There may be a few glitches in the electric system in your home that have occurred so frequently you do not even notice them any more. You may figure the problem is normal and have learned to work around it. However, the electricity In your home should work consistently, with no glitches, to be safe. Don't overlook the following issues that need an electrician to repair.
Tripping Circuit Breakers
Having a circuit breaker trip when you plug in a few extension cords or power strips is a warning that you are overloading the system.
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If your doorbell suddenly stops working, it could mean the transformer box has malfunctioned. The transformer box is commonly about two inches long with two narrow wires, and it connects to a power source somewhere in your home like a closet, basement or attic. Here are some tips to replace doorbell transformer boxes.
Turn Off Power and Gather Tools
For this repair, you need: a voltage tester, wire stripper, wire nuts, electrical lock nut, screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, and replacement transformer.
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There are a lot of different things that could be causing the lights in your home to flicker there could be a connection or switch problem or the bulb could be loose. The first thing you need to do is locate the issue through the process of elimination. You may even find out your lights are dimming for no reason at all. Fortunately, a bit of investigation and being aware of more likely causes of lights flickering can make this annoyance easy to resolve.
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With a little basic know-how and some research on the Internet, it can be tempting to tackle electrical work around your home as a way to save money. Although the average homeowner can often successfully perform a variety of projects, larger tasks are better to leave for a licensed electrician. Failing to execute the job properly can cost you more money in the long run and even put you and your family in danger in the event of a fire.
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Generators are a reliable source of power, but there are a few steps that you should always do to keep your generator in business. Here are some steps to manage your generator's uptime.
Choosing the Right Generator
One step to keep your generator happy is to avoid overloading it. There are several different types of generators, each designed for a specific amount of use. While some of the lower-powered generators are designed for under a thousand hours of uptime per year, some models can handle continuous uptime for many years.
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