Do your lights flicker when the dryer starts? Generally speaking, do you have lights at home that flicker regularly? Do you notice that they especially flicker when your dryer or other large appliance, such as an air conditioner, turns on?…
Power Went Out In Whole House
So the power went out in the whole house? It can happen at a moment’s notice: The power goes off and suddenly everything is quiet and dark. What should you do when you have lost power and want to restore…
How To Stop A Smoke Alarm From Chirping
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…
EV charging station cost
As gas prices continue to rise, electric cars are becoming more and more accessible, both in choices and cost as well. For many, weaning themselves from fossil fuels and helping the environment makes buying an EV an easy choice. For…
How to Service a Diesel Generator
When working in remote locations or where there is no power supply, large diesel generators are needed to get the job done. Generators provide temporary power for equipment, machinery, lighting, and more at the construction site or when electricity is…
How often should a generator be serviced?
There is no good time for your home or business to be without power. While many of us may have small, portable generators for camping, tailgating, or for a worksite, they aren’t big enough to power an entire structure. That’s…