The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires dedicated circuits for most of the appliances in your home. Basically, a dedicated circuit provides an electrical connection from a break box for a specific purpose. It supplies power to your electricity-hungry appliances without overloading the system. No other appliances are plugged into or utilize the energy from this circuit, [...]

Residential circuit issues can be common in any household. They occur when there is an overloaded circuit, short circuit, or loose wiring. If the lights turn on in one room and not in another, then you are likely experiencing residential circuit issues. What can be done to make it so that all of your lights [...]

As you know, any electrical problems in your home should be addressed by professionals who know what they're doing and who have the training to complete these jobs safely. That said, you can identify potential residential circuit issues yourself and then call on your chosen electrician to take care of it. Identifying Common Residential Circuit [...]