You may be tempted to perform your own outlet testing if household circuits are not functioning properly. There are DIY ways in which you can test an outlet: however, it is much wiser to call an electrician if you notice certain signs that may indicate a dangerous situation. Signs You Should Look For Certainly, a [...]
As technology progresses, items that were suitable in the past can now become obsolete, and even potentially-dangerous if they're really outdated. If you have an older home with two-prong outlets, then your safest option is to have those outlets rewired to grounded three-prong outlets. Two-Prong Outlets Versus Three-Prong Outlets A three-prong outlet has a ground wire while [...]
Home safety is essential to every homeowner. Outdated electrical outlets and degraded loose wires within a home pose as a safety hazards: as a result, outlet upgrades may be necessary. Upgrading from two-prong outlets to three-prong outlets limits the possibility of an electrical fault occurring (electrical faults escalate to fire emergencies if upgrades are not [...]
Safety is the most important thing when it comes to any aspect of electrical work. Electricity is inherently dangerous, producing shocks and fires, among other issues. Something you many never think about is whether or not your electrical outlets are grounded or ungrounded, though this factors heavily into your ability to safely use them. Get [...]
Many households are grappling with the nuisance that small insects bring to one's home. These insects are often quite small and can hide in the tiniest of places, like inside electrical outlets, making it hard for homeowners to get rid of them. What many people do not know is that the presence of foreign particles [...]
Electrical outlets are some of the most neglected parts of houses. It is not uncommon to find people still using the electrical outlets installed in the 1980s or even earlier. Thus, if you are stuck with the old technology; you are not the only one. Don't live in the past; get your outlets upgraded by [...]
Checking your electrical outlets is an important part of home maintenance. A faulty outlet or wiring can cause serious damage to your home and endanger the lives of your family and neighbors. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that 358,500 homes go up in flames every year. In approximately six percent of those cases, outlets [...]
Called the "mains" hum by electricians and savvy homeowners, the electrical hum emerges from appliances because electricity needs to travel through alternating current, which transfers voltage in the pattern of a sine wave. The Science Behind Electrical Hum Depending on power line frequency, the sound can be 50 Hz or 60 Hz. It is low [...]
If you notice a sparking outlet in your home, then odds are you need to take action to avoid further issues and potential danger. Sparks can obviously lead to things like fire and electrical shock, so don't wait before getting help for this hazardous situation! Normal or Abornmal Sparking Outlet? A single spark, when you [...]
Most homeowners have been guilty of overloading outlets at some point in their lives. It is an especially easy mistake to make when the house that you live in does not have enough outlets to power everything that you need. A simple solution is to use power strips or some other device that extends the [...]
