A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a device - often built in to an outlet - that shuts off an electric power circuit when it detects that current is flowing along an unintended path, such as through water or a person. If you lose power to the outside plugs, garage plugs, kitchen plugs or [...]
Smoke detectors are a vital part of your home and family’s safety. It is a good idea to test them at least once per year. Standard smoke detectors are hard wired in with a battery backup so they operate even if there is a loss of power. The new smoke detectors have a battery that [...]
A light switch may not work for many reasons: Loose connection, crossed wires, broken wire, tripped breaker, or it may have just gone bad and gave up. There are a lot of possible reasons. If everything else works but that switch, it could be the switch itself. Start with the simple first. If the switch is allowing [...]
If you replace just one 60w incandescent bulb with an 8w LED bulb, you are using 75% less power. JUST ONE BULB. Imagine how much energy you will save if you replaced all your bulbs with LEDs. Want an added bonus? Certain manufacturers offer up to a 5 year warranty. We retro-fit homes and businesses [...]
