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Replace a Hot Tub GFCI Circuit Breaker

Why is my Hot Tub Making Electrical Noise in the Circuit Breaker? Conditions That May Cause Breakers To Make Noise and Potential Electrical Problems.

Why an Air Conditioner May Cause a Hot Plug

Why does my air conditioner cord and plug get hot? How to Prevent a Hot Cord and Plug for an Air Conditioner.

How to Select and Wire a 120 or 220 Volt Air Conditioner

Which Air Conditioner Costs More to Run, One that Runs on 110volt, or 220volt? Consider Air Conditioner Efficiency and Electrical Consumption which will make a difference with Your Energy Bill.

Electrical Shock Hazard From Old Electric Tools

Why did I get an electric shock while using an old drill? Why Old Electric Power Tools Can Give You an Electric Shock.

Electrical Wiring For A Dishwasher

Installing Electrical Wiring for a Dishwasher: Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher Wiring, The Process for Wiring a Dishwasher.

Wiring for Ceiling Fan Remote Control Operation

How do I wire a Ceiling Fan Remote Control? Wiring a Ceiling Fan Remote Control to your Existing Wiring.

Testing Electric Light Switches

Can a Light Switch Leak Voltage? Light Switch Circuit, Voltage Tester Readings and Explanations.

Do I Need a Special Circuit for my Air Conditioner

Do I Need a New Circuit for an Air Conditioner? Air Conditioner Electrical Circuit Requirements, Replacing an Older Air Conditioner, Converting an Existing Circuit.

Wire a New Dishwasher

Wiring Connections for a New Dishwasher: How do I connect the electric wires for my new dishwasher?

Wiring a Switch for a Ceiling Fan

Don in Florida asks: How do I wire a Single Switch for a Ceiling Fan? Wiring a Single Switch for a Ceiling Fan.

How to Test Electrical Wiring for a Light Fixture

Is there a problem with the voltage to my light fixture? How to Test Electrical Wiring for Light Fixtures.

Ceiling Fan Rotation for Energy Savings

Which Direction Should the Ceiling Fan Blades Rotate? Ceiling Fan Blade Direction for Energy Savings.

Minimum Height for Electric Service Meter

What is the minimum height for mounting an electric service? Mounting the Electric Service Meter.

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Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.