If your electrical outlet is buzzing it could indicate that a connection has come loose or you have a bad outlet. The buzzing sound itself is actually the alternating current you are hearing. It’s usually a sign you need an outlet repair or replacement. If your electrical outlet is making a popping or crackling sound, …
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Electrical outlets are not meant to “break”. In fact if you have one or more electrical outlets not working in your home, they could become an electrical hazard. Delaying the inspection and replacement of electrical outlets, using them incorrectly, or ignoring the problem can and does lead to unintended and horrendous consequences. Electrical outlets can …
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Sometimes troubleshooting is easy and extremely obvious – like a switch that was forgotten about or the darn light bulb was just burnt out. You may even discover that a GFCI receptacle or breaker was tripped. There have been times when the tripped GFCI Plug was behind a pile of boxes in the garage and …
There, I Fixed It! Simple Ways To Troubleshoot Common Electrical Problems Read More »
Power strips can be useful to a common household, but they are not meant to power all your electrical needs. In fact many people may unknowingly overload a power strip which can result in fire or electrocution. The following are different (avoidable) ways that outlets can become easily overloaded by a power strip resulting in …
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