Articles about Electrical
Replacing Wall Outlets
I replaced an outlet and now other outlets are not working right: Electrical Wiring Connections for Outlets, Wiring a Switched Outlet and Standard Wall Outlets.
Baseboard Electric Heater Circuit Wiring
Can I Put More Than One Set of Baseboard Heaters on the Same Circuit Breaker? How to Install a Baseboard Heater, Electrical Circuit Wiring.
How to Wire Dimmer Switches and Light Fixtures
How do I wire a dimmer switch for a new light fixture? How to Connect Wires for Dimmer Switches and Light Fixtures.
Microwave Oven Does Not Work Hood Fan Does
Should 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.
Why Kitchen Outlets Stop Working
Why am I having problems with my kitchen sockets or breakers? How to Troubleshooting and Repair a Kitchen Outlet Circuit.
Why The Oven Makes The House Power Go Back On
How to Identify the Cause of Lost Power to the House: Indications of a Potentially Serious Electrical Problem – Problems such as this may include damage to the internal electrical panel and possibly the electrical wiring and components.
Installing Electrical Wiring For Post Lights
How to Install and Troubleshoot Wiring For Outdoor Post Lights: Checking the Wiring, Connections to the GFI, Post Light Wiring.
How to Replace a 3 Way Switch with a 3 Way Dimmer Switch
How to Wire 3Way Dimmer Switches: Common 3Way Dimmer Switch Wire Connections and Light Level Adjustments, Wiring Two 3Way Dimmer Switches.
Real Estate Agents and Home Electrical Inspections
Why is the Electrical Code so important when Selling a Home and having a Home Inspection? Home Inspections and Electrical Code Violations, Deciding what to do if a home inspection discovers electrical problems.
How to Make Sure Your Electric Bill is Correct
How to Get Relief From High Electric Bills and Incorrect Utility Charges: If you think your electric bill is incorrect or too high then here are some things you can do.
220 Volt Appliance Wiring Requirements
Why do most 220 volt appliances not use a white common neutral wire? How to Wire a 220 Volt Appliance.
Generators and Power Quality
How to Select the Right Generator for Your Home Electrical Requirements
Replacing Outlets Without Ground Wires
How to Replace an Electrical Outlet When There is No Ground Wire: If the electrical box is metal then the ground wire should also be attached to the metal box using an approved grounding screw.
Electrical Wiring for Generator Connections
Why you should never connect a generator in such a way as to back-feed your electrical system. This is extremely dangerous not only to your home but also the electrical utility crews who may be working on downed electrical wires.
Replace a Light Switch with a Programmable Switch
We are trying to replace our front porch light switch with a Honeywell programmable wall switch, model RPLS540A. We have a ground wire attached to the current light switch with a screw.
Christmas Holiday Lights and Voltage Considerations
How to Check The Voltage Specifications of Your Christmas Lights and LED Lights and Avoid Problems
