A home electric panel typically last 25-40 years but today’s increased power use may mean your panel is working beyond its intended capacity. If you own an older home with a fuse box or have circuit breakers with outdated amperage, it may be time to consider electric panel replacement. There are
How to Tell When You Need to Rewire Your Home
Your home’s wiring will probably tell you when you need to seriously consider rewiring. If you have persistent, pervasive problems with your electricity throughout your home, rather than just in one room or another, then your whole wiring system may be struggling to keep up with your
Why You Should Work at EarlyBird
Do you feel stuck in your current journeyman electrician job? After you get your journeyman electrician’s license, it can be hard to know what to aim for next. Working commercial or industrial installation jobs can be monotonous, and there isn’t much room for advancement or training. Starting
How Do Smoke Detectors Work?
There are two main types of smoke detectors: photoelectric and ionization. Both of these smoke detectors work by constantly running an ongoing, automatic process. These processes are designed so that smoke will interrupt them. When the detector senses that smoke has interrupted their usual process,
How Do Service Masts Get Damaged?
Service masts are usually damaged during storms. Storms can rip out the connection at the service point, disconnect the service entrance conductors from the service panel, or simply fry and mangle the wires at any point along the system. Generally, you’ll have to replace service mast components that
Are My Circuits Overloaded?
An electrical circuit overload happens when too much current passes through the electrical wires. This can happen if you have too many appliances on the same circuit or when there’s a power surge. Are lights in your home dimming? Are the outlets buzzing? You may have an overloaded
What is a Surge Protector?
A surge protector is an appliance that protects electrical devices from the voltage spikes power surges create. Even small power surges can inflict damage on your electrical fixtures over time. Installing a surge protector is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to keep your electronic devices
Why are the Lights in My House Flickering?
Flickering lights in your home can be a sign of an issue with the lights themselves or with the electrical system as a whole. They could happen because of changes in voltage, loose connections, the wrong type of lightbulb, and more. Just because the lights are flickering in your home doesn’t