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Water Heater is Not Working
Why is my water heater not working? We recently replaced our entire water line up to our home, However, since doing so we don’t have hot water.
Get a Water Heater to Work Again
I am trying to get my water heater to work again. I have noticed that it does not heat at all with new elements and thermostats.
Light Fixture Problem with a Porch Light
Replacing ceiling porch light fixtures with Westinghouse flush mount model 66919. The old fixtures are on a one way switch and are operable.
Renovating a Basement and Installing New Wiring
I am renovating my basement and have been trying to find a specific wiring diagram for this: 14 3 GA from junction box to two ceiling fixtures, then to single pole switch, then to 2 GFCI outlets.
How to Wire a Smart Thermostat
My current wiring only has 4 wires but I understand I can use the fan wire and make it a common wire. How to Wire a Smart Thermostat, Change the Wiring for a Smart Thermostat.
Outside Lights Stopped Working after a Rain Storm
Power runs from the house to an exterior driveway gate where we have two photocell lights on top of rock columns. After heavy rains our outside lights stopped working and a GFCI outlet tripped off.
My Fluorescent Light is Not Working Does it Need a New Ballast
I have a built-in light fixture above my stove that is at least 20 years old. I just tried to replace the starter and the bulb and the bulb flashed once and then was dead.
Adding a Conduit to a Main Panel
On a main panel for residential application would I need a Meyers hub when drilling my own hole in the side? It will be above a concentric knockout, and used for solar instillation.
Adding Smoke Detectors to Our New Addition
How can I wire in more smoke detectors to the existing smoke detectors.
Electrical Box for a Ceiling Fan in a Patio Covering
Is a fan-rated box required when installing an outdoor fan to an aluminum patio cover roof? The fan attaches to a fan beam that engineering states supports up to 50lbs and the wires are safe in the bell housing.
How to Install a Dimmer Switch in a Kitchen
I want to install a dimmer switch in my kitchen. My Electrical box has a switch with one black wire one red wire going to same side of switch.
Installing Electric Wiring In a New Attached Sun Room
I am installing electric wiring in a new attached Sun Room. Do the outlets, ceiling fan and lighting need to be GFCI?
GFCI Circuit Breaker for 240Volt Beer Keg Cleaning Equipment
Can you put a GFCI breaker on a circuit that has an SO Cord with an L6-30 plug on it? The equipment has a heater element that is used in cleaning beer kegs.
Install New Wiring in a Main Panel
New commercial 200amp 1 phase breaker panel. With line power entering from the bottom.
How to Fix an Outlet that has a Yellow Light and is Not Working
We have an outlet that has a yellow light and the outlet is not working.
Strange Smell In Your House You Think is Electrical
I have a strange smell in my house which I think is electrical. I can only describe it as burnt sugar or maybe burnt caramel. What should I do if I have a strange smell in my house which I think is electrical?
Are GFCI Outlets Required in the Bedroom
I’m having a home remodel done. The electrician is telling me that it is NEC code now that GFCI outlets have to be installed in bedrooms?
I Need to Run Wire from my Panel to a New Range
What gauge wire should I use and what type of breaker do I need to install for a range? How to Run the Circuit Wiring for a Range.
Do I Have to Run New Wire for my Dryer?
I am buying a new GE dryer for a 30 yr old home that has the typical 10-3 wiring. The manufacturer says it needs to be a 4-wire outlet.
How Can I Find the Amps of my Electrical Panel
Is there a way by looking at the electrical meter to tell how many amps my electrical panel has?