Category: Common Issues

New Dryer Tripping Breaker (wired after Jan 2024)

Dryer breaker tripping? New homes built after January 2024 require GFCI protection for dryer outlets, which can make them more sensitive to tripping.  Please check that your dryer cord is wired correctly: Check the cord wiring diagram on the back […]

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Electrify Your New Year: Top 10 Electrical Resolutions for a Safer 2024

As we welcome the New Year, it’s the perfect time to make resolutions that not only improve our lives but also protect our homes. This year, let’s focus on electrical safety and efficiency. Here are ten electrical New Year’s resolutions […]

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Refrigerator tripping outlet/breaker?

Is your refrigerator tripping a breaker or GFCI receptacle? When a circuit trips, it indicates that something is abnormal and possibly unsafe. It’s not uncommon for a refrigerator to cause a circuit to trip, especially a sensitive GFCI circuit. This […]

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Electrical Safety Dos✅

A few points on home electrical safety. See esfi.org for more info. Do: Ensure AFCIs are installed where needed Do: Install carbon monoxide and smoke alarms Do: Plug appliances directly into the wall Never use damaged cords Extension cords are […]

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Can’t Plug into an Outlet?

Is it difficult to plug something into your new home’s outlet? It could be because its a Tamper-Resistant Receptacle required by the National Electrical Code. Please watch this quick video for more info. Here’s a great article from the Electrical […]

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Up to $500 – July 2023 Generator Deals

July 2023 Generator Offers UP TO $500         Offers good until Jul 31, 2023. See below for details.   OFFER 1:  From Briggs & Stratton Take advantage of Briggs & Stratton’s standby generator promotion today! Purchase a new […]

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Manual Transfer Switch

Manual Transfer switch for 80amp Subpanel with 30amp or 50amp Inlet for Portable Generator Controls inside panel only, lights and outlets Depends on portable generator size Will not control A/C. Will include grinder if house has one Will require power […]

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Tripping Breakers

Tripping Breakers In this article: What Does GFCI stand for? What is the difference between  GFCI Breakers vs GFCI Receptacles? VIDEO 5 COMMON REASONS YOUR BREAKER IS TRIPPING How to read a circuit breaker What does my electrician mean by […]

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Flickering Lights

👷UNDER CONSTRUCTION 👷 In new homes, may be because LEDs are very sensitive to the flow of electricity so something like the AC or a printer is effecting it. – What’s running when it flickers? – Which lights are affected? […]

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