You’re sound asleep at 3 a.m., and then you hear it: the chirping smoke alarm. The incessant beeping every 30 seconds reminding you to check the battery is enough to drive the average person to a frantic state. That’s why…
Panel Recall: QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center
Schneider Electric/Square D recently sent out a recall notice for their QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center panels, citing the faulty installation of a wire binding screw within the unit. This screw could potentially not be appropriately tightened to the plug-on-neutral…
Electrical Outlet Buzzing
Have you noticed a buzzing sound coming from an electrical outlet in your home? Don’t ignore it. While it could be just a small issue, it could also be an indicator of a larger problem that poses danger to your…
Circuit Breaker Making Noise
Your electrical system in your home or commercial building is the beating heart of your structure. Without it, everything cannot function. That’s why you should always pay attention to your circuit breaker to ensure it is working properly. If it…
How To Prevent Power Outages
How To Protect Your Home From Power Outages For Pacific Northwest homeowners, untimely power outages generate a lot of stress and anxiety. It’s best to combat these occurrences by being as proactive as possible. Although these power failures are relatively…
Does My Home Have Electrical Wiring Problems?
(Updated Feb. 2, 2022) Electrical fires are incredibly common and can be deadly. There are thousands of electrical fires every year in the United States, most of which could have been prevented by keeping electricity safety in mind. To keep…
Why you should replace your Zinsco panel
In residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, electrical panels act as the gatekeeper for incoming power from the grid. Power is brought to the home and led to the panel where it gets divvied up. When the panel is stressed –…
How to Wire a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
The bathroom exhaust fans in your home are some of the most used parts of your ventilation system. Not only do they effectively eliminate odors from the room, but they also help remove heat and excess moisture. It also helps…
Commercial vs. Residential Electricians
When it comes to residential and commercial electrical jobs, there are some substantial differences. Wiring a commercial or residential job may seem similar in many ways. However, not all electricians are trained or capable to handle both. The size of…
Bidet Seat Electrical Requirements
Lots of people are beginning to come around to the idea of installing a bidet in their bathroom. Depending on the type of bidet they choose, they may need to familiarize themselves with bidet seat electrical requirements. Why are we…