Electrical & LightingGuide
Why a Breaker Keeps Tripping (and the Fixes That Are Yours to Make)
A breaker that trips is doing its job. The question is why. Most of the time it is too much plugged into one circuit, and the fix is moving one appliance.
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Electrical & Lighting repairs
Outlets, switches, GFCIs, fixtures, fans and tripping circuits.
A loose outlet, a switch that crackles, a bathroom with no GFCI protection: these are the electrical problems most homes collect over the years. They are small, but they are not cosmetic.
We replace and repair devices, fixtures and fans to code. Service panels, new circuits and anything that needs a permit go to a licensed electrician we work with, and we will say so up front.
What we fix
- Dead, loose or scorched outlets
- Worn or buzzing light switches and dimmers
- GFCI and AFCI outlet installation
- Light fixture and ceiling fan installation
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm replacement
- Outdoor and motion lighting
- Doorbell and thermostat wiring
- Finding the cause of a tripping breaker
Guides & posts
Read up before you call
Some of these you can handle yourself. Each one says where to stop.
Electrical & LightingGuide
GFCI Outlets: What They Do and How to Reset or Test One
Half the “dead outlet” calls we get are a tripped GFCI in another room. Here is how they work, how to find the one that tripped, and when to replace it.
Electrical & LightingBlog
Space Heaters, Extension Cords and Winter Fire Safety
Space heaters are useful in a cold room. They are also involved in a large share of home heating fires. A few rules make the difference.
