Many people have very little knowledge when it comes to the electrical service in their homes. Everything seems normal to them—as long as everything is working. However, there is more to it than just that. Every home should have an electrical panel that matches its size, for example: something about which you might want to …
Unless you have suffered recent or repeated power outages due to blown fuses or tripped circuits, you probably don’t ever think about your electrical service panel. You may not even be aware of where it is located in your home. But, as with many residential electrical issues, what you don’t know could hurt you and …
You almost certainly know where your home’s breaker panel is. You also probably have a rough idea of what it does, but its exact workings might still be a mystery. A breaker panel’s setup should be simple to understand. If this not the case, then an experienced electrician can make a panel easier to navigate. What …
Being better-informed means that you will be more able to recognize any issues as they arise, and potentially describe them to an electrician who can address them. For example, if you suspect a problem with your breaker panel, then it will be easier to notice if you have a better understanding of how it should …
Your electrical panel is the hub of all electricity that runs through your home. The power you have in your home is determined by the circuit breakers inside the panel. The breakers connect to the circuits that power all of the lighting and outlets within your home, making the electrical panel one of the most …