Are lights in your home dimming? Are the outlets buzzing? You may have an overloaded circuit. This can happen when too much current passes through your home's electrical wires. In this article, we'll break down what causes an electric overload to occur, its warning signs, how to fix and prevent an
How Many Outlets Can I Wire on the Same Circuit?
The best way to determine how many outlets you should install on a circuit is to consider what you will use those outlets for. Large, power-intensive appliances like heaters and dryers require much more wattage than lightbulbs or computers. Install fewer outlets on circuits that supply
How to Choose the Best Electric Tankless Water Heater
If you’re considering a new water heater for your home, a tankless model could save you cold cash and cold showers. Choosing the best tankless water heater means weighing the costs of the heater, the installation, and your utilities against your home’s demand for hot water. Since choosing the
When Is It Time to Consider Electrical Panel Replacement?
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 If you own an older home with a fuse box or have circuit breakers with outdated amperage, it may be time to consider electric panel replacement.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