Articles about Troubleshooting
Light Fixture Circuit Wiring
How to Make Electrical Wiring Connections for Home Light Fixtures: Typical Wiring Mistake with Light Fixture and How to Fix It.
Causes of Incorrect Electrical Voltage
Why is the Voltage wrong at the Electric Service Panel? How to Troubleshoot Incorrect Voltage Readings.
How to Identify GFCI Outlet Problems
What is causing a GFCI Outlet to trip off? How to Identify and Correct GFCI Outlet Problems, The Most Common Problems with GFCI Outlets, Troubleshoot, Locate and Fix GFCI Outlet Problems.
Why Electrical Outlets Do Not Have Full Power
Why do my Outlets not have Full Electrical Power? How to Troubleshoot Electrical Power Problems.
Why Is My Bathroom Light Fixture Not Working?
How Can I Fix a Bathroom Light and Exhaust Fan that Stopped Working? The Most Common Problems with Bathroom Light Fixtures and How You Can Fix Them.
Could there be a Problem with our Main Circuit Breaker?
Why does our house have partial power, is there a problem with our panel? Electrical storms, or changing an outlet that shorts out and causes sparks can cause a number of problems with the home electrical system.
You Replaced A Light Switch – Now Things Do Not Work Right
I replaced a switch but now some things are not working right, how do I fix this? How to Fix Light Switch Wiring.
Adding a LED Light Fixture with a Dimmer Switch
Will my existing lights work with a new LED light fixture? Adding a Non Dimmable LED Light Fixture.
50 Amp GFCI Trips When the Outlet is Installed
Why a new 50 amp GFCI breaker trips when the outlet Is installed in the box.
How To Wire Two Light Switches
How Can I Wire Two Light Switches to Control One Light Fixture? The Key to Wiring Light Switches, Three Way Switches and Four Way Switches.
Troubleshooting Half Power At The Electrical Panel
The breaker panel in my house will only let every other breaker work…
How to Identify the Cause of Lost Power
Why have I lost power to my lights and outlets? How to Identify the Cause of Lost Electrical Power, Common Problems that Cause a Tripped Circuit Breaker or Lost Power.
Why A Bathroom Light May Not Be Working
Why are my Bathroom Lights Not Working? Some bathroom GFI outlets may provide power to the bathroom light fixture. the bathroom GFI outlet should be checked to see if it has tripped off.
How Much Power an Electric Panel Has Left
How can I find out the amount of amperage available in my 200 amp Panel?
Causes of Dim or Flickering Lights
What would cause lights to flicker and go dim then brighter? Common Problems that Cause Dim and Flickering Lights.
How to Locate an Electrical Wiring Problem
I have a very unique problem in a home where on a 20 amp circuit the bare conductor is carrying the positive or hot side of the 120 volt and the black conductor is acting as the ground and the white is the neutral.
