Articles about Electrical Repair
How to Fix a Ceiling Fan with Lights Going On and Off
I have a ceiling fan with a problem with the lights that go on and off. What is the little tiny fuse that has two wires connected to it? Is this causing the problem with the lights going on and off?
How to Repair a Garbage Disposal
My garbage disposal is not working, what should I do? Key Items to Check to Repair a Garbage Disposal that Does Not Work.
Nicked Electrical Outlet Wiring and Greasy Stuff
While replacing sheet-rock in my kitchen I notice the wire coming from an outlet had blackish brown sorta greasy stuff running down the wire. How to Repair Nicked Electrical Wire and Cables.
Why An Electric Furnace May Cause Flickering Lights
Why do lights in the house flicker when the electric furnace comes on? Troubleshooting Heating Furnace and Electrical Problems.
How to Repair a Ceiling Fan Pull Chain Switch
What to do When a Pull Chain Switch Stops Working: How to Fix a Pull chain switch for light fixtures and ceiling fans.
Upgrading a Home Electrical Service Panel
How to Upgrade a Home Electrical Service – Planning for a successful home service panel upgrade.
Installing Outlets Near Air Conditioning Ducts
David in Texas asks: I’m trying to find out what the minimum distance an electrical outlet has to be from air conditioner ducting. I’m mounting a projector that is near one of my air conditioner duct outlets.
Identifying and Repairing Electrical Wiring
How to Identify Junction Box Electrical Wiring. A tester or meter may be used to identify the electrical wiring that may be found in the junction box.
Outlet Wiring Connections
I have an outlet that does not work properly. It is powered from an overhead light and when you plug something into the outlet the light blinks.
How To Safely Rewire a Light Fixture
What is the right way to rewire a light fixture? Here are some Helpful Tips for Rewiring a Light Fixture.
Connecting Dimmer Switch Wiring
I installed a dimmer switch and now my lights in the bathroom will not come or the outlets will not work unless I go into my closet and turn on the light switch: How to Correct Dimmer Switch Wiring Connections.
Electrical Voltage 5.5 Readings on a Circuit
How to Identify and Repair a Voltage Feedback
Identifying the Cause of Improper Voltage Readings
How to Identify the Cause of Wrong Voltage Readings: I installed a new breaker panel in an old house that had fuses. I rewired whole house, everything works great, replaced 10-2 wire to the barn with 3 – 1 AWG wires.
Electrical Troubleshooting after a Power Outage
How to Reset Electric Power after a Power Outage: How to Reset Circuit Breakers and GFCI Outlets, Reset Tripped Circuit Breakers, Reset Tripped GFCI Outlets, Test and Reset GFCI Devices.
Electric Motor Overload Switch
The Causes of Electric Motor Overload: Understanding Internal Motor Overload Protection, Contributing causes that will cause a motor to reach an over heated condition.
Don’t Call an Electrician Until You Try This
How to Reset the Power to a Circuit: I have an electrical problem where the power in a room went off. I replaced the circuit breaker but the problem still exist.
Causes of No Power to Electrical Circuit
How To Locate and Repair the Cause of Circuit Power Loss: Here is a Procedure to Help You Find the Cause of Lost Power to an Electric Circuit.
GFCI Outlets and Aluminum Wire
How to Safely Wire GFCI Outlets: Creating a Copper Pig Tail with Aluminum Wire, Working with Aluminum Wire, Splicing Aluminum Wire, Anti-Corrosion Ointment for Aluminum Wire, Attaching Aluminum Wire, AL/CU Rated Outlets and Switches.
How to Repair a GFI Problem
How to Locate and Repair a GFI Outlet or Circuit Problem: The Most Common Problems with GFCI Outlets and How to Fix Them.
Light Bulb Base and the Light Fixture Socket
How to Identify the Positive and Negative Parts of a Light Bulb: Light Bulb Base and Fixture Socket, Electrical Tips about Light Bulbs and Fixture Wiring.
