Category: Home Electrical 101

Understand Why outlet trips won’t reset, Overloaded circuit breaker symptoms, When to upgrade your electrical panel and other common Electrical and outlet issues

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What To Do If A GFCI Outlet Trips & Won’t Reset

A GFCI outlet, or ground fault circuit interrupter, is commonly used in areas where electrocution may occur, such as areas near water or exposed wires. It helps prevent electrocution by monitoring the current flow and immediately turning off or “tripping” if it detects an imbalance, preventing shock and injury.  GFCI outlets feature a ‘reset’ button

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Overloaded Circuit Breaker – Signs, Causes & How to Prevent It

On-demand electricity is a modern amenity we often take for granted until it stops working. Tripped breakers caused by overloaded circuits are disruptive to everyday life. But frequent tripped breakers aren’t the only sign you have an overloaded circuit. Let’s discuss circuit breakers and what you can do if you have an overloaded circuit. Signs

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What is a Tripped Circuit Breaker — and How to Fix It

A tripped circuit breaker happens when a circuit is overloaded by too much current. A good example is cleaning day — the dishwasher is running, the washer and dryer are going, and you’re reheating your cup of coffee in the microwave. When you plug in the vacuum and turn it on, the power suddenly shuts

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Should I Upgrade to a 200-amp Electrical Panel?

In older homes, it’s not uncommon to find an outdated electrical panel or even a fuse box. A 200-amp electrical panel has a higher capacity, making it less likely to be overloaded. In the 1950s and 1960s, 60-amp panels were commonplace, while 100-amp service was sufficient. But in a modern home, a 100-amp electrical panel

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