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Furnace Replacement
Whatever furnace you choose, you need a professional electrician to install a power surge protected breaker box in your home to ensure smooth operation of the heating system.
When do I need a professional electrician?
There are many ways DIY electrical work can end up costing you more than hiring a professional electrician in the long run. First, you could cause expensive damage to your wiring, electrical panel, or fixtures.
How many light switches?
How many light switches in a home depends on the number of things so no specific number will be valid. Ideally there should be a light switch beside every door to operate the lights in that room.
How many outlets does a house need?
The best way to prevent an unnecessary electrical disaster in your home, including frequent breaker trips, is to spread the amp load throughout the breakers in your electrical panel.
When your second floor feels like a sauna
It is summer and the second floor of your home is broiling like a sauna. Unfortunately, the second floor is where all the bedrooms are, and sleep is deeper in the cool air than hot. Is your second floor hotter than the rest of your house? Here’s how to keep it cooler, especially in the summer.
Each major appliance needs its own breaker
Dedicated circuits provide power to an appliance through a single, dedicated circuit. Appliances that require dedicated circuits have higher voltage requirements than can be safely supplied by a standard 120-volt household receptacle, so a dedicated 220-volt receptacle needs to be installed.
Security System Installations by Professional Electrician
A critical distinction between home security systems is whether the equipment is installed by a professional technician or by you, the consumer, as a do-it-yourself project. While it’s highly possible these days to install wireless sensors and security cameras without professional help,
What is an AFCI Circuit Breaker?
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) are required by the National Electrical Code for certain electrical circuits in the home. Most people are familiar with the term arcing. Arcing may be intended, such as with an arc welder or unintended, such as when a tree falls on a power line during a storm creating a current discharge between conductors or to the ground.
What is a breaker?
Circuit breakers are essentially resettable fuses that are automatically operated electrical switches that cut off the circuit whenever the current jumps above a safe level, avoiding overheating, melting, and potential fires.