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8 Reasons the Lights in Your House Could be Flickering

Have you ever noticed the lights in your house flickering and wondered what's going on beyond what you can see? It's often not just an annoying quirk—flickering lights can be a sign of bigger electrical…

Tom PelletierJuly 24, 2024

Electrical Home Maintenance

How to Install a Ring Doorbell

Keeping our homes and families safe is pretty much a universal top priority. But who has time to sit by the door all day waiting and watching the door? That's why smart doorbells like Ring…

Steve MangekianFebruary 6, 2024

Electrical

What Causes A Light Bulb To Explode

Let's just say that you come home from a day of shopping and the sun has already gone down. You are using your cell phone light to search for your keys while you wonder what…

Steve MangekianFebruary 14, 2022

Electrical

How Many Amps Does A Refrigerator Use

Understanding the amount of power your refrigerator consumes is the first step towards a successful purchase. You will want to follow the energy rating guides to ensure that you have the proper outlet circuit on…

Steve MangekianOctober 26, 2021

Electrical

Cloth Wiring: Do You Need To Replace It?

Most of the wiring found in homes is coated in plastic and this is standard and common practice. However, homes built in the 1950s-70s or even rewired during that time used cloth wiring. This is…

Steve MangekianMay 10, 2021