Q. This week: Our house was built in about 1955 and we've got quite a problem. A summer storm that rolled through our area last night brought with it wind and rain that pelted our house right up to a ...

100 amps: In an older home that has an electrical panel with only 60 to 80 amps, an upgrade may be needed to power a modern home; 100 amps is typically considered the minimum amount of amps a home ...

A 240-volt service powers heavy-duty appliances like ovens, air conditioners, water heaters and electric dryers. If something goes wrong in that panel, it may cause those systems to fail, damage the ...

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

Dear Jerry: I always enjoy reading your columns but I don’t recall ever having seen this issue addressed and so I thought I’d drop you a note. As a professional electrical contractor I see all kinds ...

It's important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work and you need to isolate an area of your home to shut off the ...

As a homeowner, you may have pondered the question: Can my home handle modern electrical upgrades? As technology continues to advance, a 200-amp panel ensures your home is ready for future innovations ...

It's important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work and you need to isolate an area of your home to shut off the ...