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Plugging into an outlet
Updated January 18, 2024 What should you do if your electrical outlet sparks when you plug in a device? The problem’s severity depends on the spark’s colors... Read More
electrical panel unit
Updated January 18, 2024 Ignoring electrical panel issues can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Electrical panels are the central hub of your home’s electrical system, distributing power... Read More
Tripped breaker
Updated January 18, 2024 Is your air conditioner suddenly turning off? The cause is most likely a tripped circuit breaker. When your AC trips the circuit breaker... Read More
standard vs GFCI
Updated January 22, 2024 You’ve probably seen GFCI outlets around. They always have two buttons: one is a RESET, and the other is a TEST button. But... Read More
surge protector
Updated January 22, 2024 Considering a whole-home surge protector? As with any home improvement investment, especially in the case of home protection and safety, it’s helpful to... Read More
Generac Generator
Updated January 19, 2024 Iowa is a power outage-prone state, and counties are forced to resort to rolling blackouts to conserve power. This is why whole-home (also... Read More