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Electrical

Can A Homeowner Replace Electrical Panel

Being a homeowner requires a lot of maintenance. However, taking on any electrical project requires knowledge, patience, and skill. There aren't many projects that a homeowner cannot tackle on their own. Attempting to replace an…

Austin HintzeDecember 6, 2022

HVAC

Which Breaker Controls HVAC

When you purchase a home it is important to know the location of all electrical shut-offs. If an emergency were to occur, you would want to have access to the breaker controls to shut them…

Austin HintzeJuly 31, 2022

Safety

Square D Electric Panel Recall

Schneider Electric TM Recalls 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards Summary CAUTION - EVALUATION OF AN ELECTRICAL PANEL SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY CONTACTING A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO…

Austin HintzeJune 22, 2022

Home Maintenance

Can Flickering Lights Cause A Fire

One of the main areas that keep homeowners awake at night is the possibility of a house fire. No homeowner ever wishes to go through a scenario where their electrical system fails them. Having a…

Austin HintzeMay 17, 2022

Electrical

Will A GFCI Breaker Protect Ungrounded Outlets

Understanding your home's electrical system is a very important step. You need to determine if your home is safe from electrical issues, damage, or death from electrocution. One of the many ways we do that…

Austin HintzeOctober 25, 2021

Electrical

What Is Reverse Polarity?

Reverse Polarity is when a receptacle is wired backward. This happens when the "hot" wire, also known as the black or red wire, is wired on the neutral side and the neutral wire is wired…

Austin HintzeDecember 8, 2020

Home Insurance

What Is A Four Point Inspection?

When obtaining home insurance in Florida you may come across the four point inspection. A four-point inspection is a critical aspect of home insurance as it tells the insurance company the kind of liability they…

Austin HintzeDecember 2, 2020

Electrical

How Many Outlets Can You Put on a 20 Amp Circuit?

So, how many outlets can you put on a 20 amp circuit? Well, technically speaking, you can put as many as you want. You see, there is no direct code from the National Electrical Code…

Austin HintzeSeptember 3, 2020

Electrical

Cut MultiStrand Wires & Circuit Hazards

First off, let me give a huge thank you to our Inspector Wilmer Mollfulleda for supplying these wonderful pictures on cut multistrand wires. Just as an fyi, you can always request your inspector when you…

Austin HintzeJuly 21, 2020

Electrical

Mismatched Breakers: Can Breaker “X” Go Into Panel “Y”?

We often get the question, can this branded breaker go into a different branded panel? While the short answer is it depends, let's talk about why mismatched breakers can cause issues. Furthermore, let's talk about…

Austin HintzeJuly 14, 2020

electrical

Can A Homeowner Replace Electrical Panel

Which Breaker Controls HVAC

Square D Electric Panel Recall

Can Flickering Lights Cause A Fire

Will A GFCI Breaker Protect Ungrounded Outlets

What Is Reverse Polarity?

What Is A Four Point Inspection?

How Many Outlets Can You Put on a 20 Amp Circuit?

Cut MultiStrand Wires & Circuit Hazards

Mismatched Breakers: Can Breaker “X” Go Into Panel “Y”?

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