Oregon Electrical Contractor Tips

Home Electrical Wiring Tips for Oregon Electrical Contractors

See what homeowners are working on in the state of Oregon. This is a list of popular electrical projects people are working on, and potential projects for you to target to get new electrical work.

Oregon Electrical Wiring Projects

Avoid Damaging Electrical Cables Inside Walls

Can wire locators accurately show where electrical wires are inside a wall? Methods of Home Electrical Circuit Wiring, Electric Wiring Inside Walls, How To Locate Electric Wires, Home Wiring Techniques.

Ceiling Fan Direction for Winter Time

How to Change Your Ceiling Fan Rotation for Winter Time: Consider these Factors Before Adjusting the Direction Switch of Your Ceiling Fan, Locating the Ceiling Fan Direction Switch.

Converting a 120 Volt Motor to 240 Volts

How to Convert the Electrical Circuit Voltage for a Motor: There are multiple problems here. You and the electrician did not discuss exactly what the 240 volt outlet would be used for. This is a big mistake, and I’m amazed that the electrician did not ask you what the circuit would be used for.

Digital Phone Jack Wiring

I just moved into a new house (to me). Got digital phone via cable. If I plug a standard phone into the supplied modem, phones elsewhere in the house I get dial tone, but they will not ring on an incoming call…

Dryer Cord and Electric Circuit Wiring

My Dryer Cord that is Too Short, Can I Splice the Wires? I want to move my dryer to the other side of the laundry room but the cord isn’t long enough.

Electrical Question about A Kettle Plug That Gets Very Hot

I have an electric kettle that seems to work well but the plug gets very hot as the water heats up.

Electrical Wires For a Kitchen Light Switch

I was attempting to change a light switch in the kitchen. After taking the old one off I realized that there are more wires than I am used to seeing…

Heat Pump Problems and Electrical Power

How to Troubleshoot Heat Pump Problems: My heat pump isn’t working right, is there a problem with the home electrical service or local utility transformer and the heat pump circuit breaker?

More about Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Resources to help you with electrical wiring projects in your area:

Local Electricians and Electrical Contractors in Oregon
Oregon Electrical Contractor License, Building Permits and Electrical Codes