Articles about Electrical Repair
How to Repair a GFI Outlet Circuit
By Dave RongeyHow can I fix a problem with my GFCI circuit? How to Troubleshoot and Repair GFI Outlet Circuit Wiring.
Tags: bathroom outlet, dead gfi outlet, garage outet, gfci circuit, gfci circuit wiring, gfci line side, gfci load side, gfci outlet wiring, gfi not working, how to fix a gfci outlet, testing gfci circuit, testing gfci outlet
Why Dusk to Dawn Fixtures Go On and Off
By Dave RongeyWhat would cause a dusk to dawn light fixture to turn on and off? How to Test Outside Motion Light Fixtures for the sensitivity of the motion detector.
Tags: adjust dust to dawn light, dusk to dawn light, fixture test settings, lights go on and off, motion fixture, on and off lights, outside light fixture, security light
Causes Of Electrical Shock in Homes
By Dave RongeyA friend is getting shocked when he touches a light switch and when he touches the water taps, how can this be fixed? Incorrect Electrical Wiring Can Produce Electric Shocks.
Tags: Australia, canada, electrical shock, getting shocks, ground system, ground wire, New Zealand, shock from drain, shock from facet, shock from ground, shock from plumbing, shock from sink, UK, USA
Why Electrical Outlets Do Not Have Full Power
By Dave RongeyWhy do my Outlets not have Full Electrical Power? How to Troubleshoot Electrical Power Problems.
Tags: electrical problem, electrical troubleshooting, half power, lost full power, lost power, outlet circuit, outlet not working right, partial power, voltage feedback, voltage problem
How to Fix a Wiring Problem that Causes Electrical Trouble
By Dave RongeyShould a white neutral wire have voltage when the circuit breaker is off? A multiwire circuit has been improperly installed, which is causing electrical problems within the home.
Tags: electric wiring problem, electrical trouble, fix electric wiring problem, how to electric, nec electric code article, outlet wiring, white wire is hot
Why Circuit Breakers Trip Off and What To Do Next
By Dave RongeyWhat Causes a Circuit Breaker to Trip Off? The Most Common Problems that Cause a Tripping Circuit Breaker.
Tags: Circuit Breaker, circuit breaker tripped, circuit not working, circuit problem, electric circuit problem, how to electrical, overloaded circuit, replacing a breaker, tripping breaker, tripping circuit breaker
How to Repair Water Damaged Electrical Equipment
By Dave RongeyHow can I Restore a Water Damaged Electric Motor and Electrical Equipment? How to Repair Water Damaged Motors and Electrical Equipment, The Process to Help Restore Water Damaged Electrical Equipment.
Tags: electric water damage, how to electric motor, repair water damage, water damaged electric repair, water damaged motor, water damaged wiring, water soaked electric
When Storms Cause Electrical Problems
By Dave RongeyWhat Can I Do to get the Power Back On After a Storm? Storm Damaged Home Electrical Systems, Water and Flood Damaged Electrical Wiring.
Tags: Circuit Breaker, electrical system, GFCI outlet not working, home electric wiring, reset breakers, reset gfci outlets, storm, storm damage, storm damaged electrical systems, storm electric wiring damage, tripped breaker, tripped circuit breaker, water damage, wet wire
Help to Identify Outlet Power Failures
By Dave RongeyAfter a power outage some of the power outlets in my home quit working, what should I check? How to Identify Home Power Outage and Electrical Circuit Failures.
Tags: 120 volts, circuit analyzer, electric outlet problem, electrical storm, home power, how to fix outlets, no power to outlet, outlet power, Outlets, power outage, power outage problem, tripped circuit
Why Is Part Of My Home Electrical Power Not Working?
By Dave RongeyWhy did we loose electric power to some areas of our house? How to Troubleshoot and Identify an Outlet Circuit Problem: The power is not working in some areas as well as two outlets on the outside of the house.
Tags: canada, electric panel, electric problem, electrics not working, garage lost power, lost power, no power, old home wiring, outlets lost power, outlets not working, tripped breaker, Troubleshooting
Microwave Oven Does Not Work Hood Fan Does
By Dave RongeyShould I unplug the Microwave Oven or Keep Using the Hood Exhaust Fan? This electrical wiring question involves a High Electric Bill and a Microwave Hood Exhaust Fan in the Kitchen of a Home.
Tags: kitchen microwave oven hood fan, microwave hood exhaust fan, microwave oven and hood exhaust fan, microwave oven blown fuse, microwave oven not working, repair microwave oven
How To Wire A Photocell To Control A Light Fixture
By Dave RongeyHow do I to wire a photocell to a light fixture? A photocell can be used to control outdoor lights when installing into the electrical wiring as described here.
Tags: electric repair, electrical repairs, electrical switches, electrical wiring, home electrical, light fixture, light switch, Outdoor Lighting, photo cell for light, photocell, photocell control light, residential electrical repair, wire a photocell
How I Repair a Bathroom Light Fixture that Shorted Out
By Dave RongeyHow can I fix a light fixture that shorted out and will not come on? Guide for Repairing a Bathroom Light Fixture Problem.
Tags: bathroom light, gfi breaker, how to electrical, light fixture repair, lights do not work, repair bathroom light, shorted out
How to Repair a Kitchen GFCI Circuit
By Dave RongeyWhy are the outlets in my kitchen out and the GFCI outlet with a light is glowing? Guide to Kitchen GFI Outlet Circuit Problems and How to Fix Them, GFI Outlet Troubleshooting and Electrical Repairs.
Tags: electrical question and answer, gfci Indicator light, gfi outlet trips off, how to electrical wiring, kitchen gfi outlet, kitchen outlet circuit, replace gfci outlet, testing gfi outlet circuit
Wiring a Time Switch for a Outside Light Fixture
By Dave RongeyHow can I replace a wall switch with a time switch for my outside lights? How to Wire a Timer Switch for Outdoor Lights, The Most Common Wire Colors and Connections for a Time Switch and How to Connect Them.
Tags: black wire, control for outside lights, electric wiring, electrical question, how to wire time switch, light fixture, outdoor light timer, outside lights, red wire, timer switch, wire time switch
Stop Smoke Detector False Alarms Once and For All
By Dave RongeyWhy Do my The Smoke Detectors Keep Going Off During the Night? How to Stop Smoke Detector False Alarms.
Tags: 3 pins, 9 volt, alarm at night, black wire, false alarm, fire alarm, first alert, Illinois, orange wire, smoke alarm, smoke and carbon monoxide, smoke detector false alarm, smoke detector first alert, white wire
