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Electrical Repair
Understanding how your home is wired can help you when it comes time to making minor repairs or planning a renovation project. Here’s everything a homeowner should know about electricity.
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How to Mount a TV -
How to Install Hardwired Smoke Detectors -
National Electrical Code (NEC) Rules for Outdoor Wiring -
Calculating Electrical Load Capacity for a Home -
How to Fix Recessed Lights' Spring Clips -
Inside Your Main Electrical Service Panel -
4 Types of Electrical Switches in the Home -
Safe Clearance Heights for Overhead Power Lines -
Electrical Code Requirements by Room -
3-Slot vs. 4-Slot Dryer Outlets: What's the Difference? -
Electrical Code Requirements for Outlet Receptacles -
How to Turn Off the Power at Your Home's Breaker Box or Fuse Box -
Matching Wire Size to Circuit Amperage -
How to Splice Electrical Circuit Wires -
Electrical Wiring Color Coding System -
A Guide to Screw-In Fuses
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Connecting the Power Cord for an Electric Range -
When Do You Need a Permit for Your Remodeling Project? -
What Is a Main Circuit Breaker? -
Top 10 Residential Uses for Solar Energy -
How to Bend EMT Conduit -
Understanding Electrical Grounding in Household Wiring -
Understanding the Terms "Line" and "Load" in Electrical Systems -
Tips for Installing Electrical Boxes -
What Causes an Electrical Short Circuit? -
GFCI Receptacle vs GFCI Circuit Breaker: What's the Difference? -
Ground Fault vs Short Circuit: What's the Difference? -
Proper Heights for Electrical Wall Switches -
How to Safely Remove a Circuit Breaker -
How to Replace a Circuit Breaker
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Warning Signs of a Defective Wall Switch -
Electrical Circuit Requirements for Kitchens
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In this section
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Electrical Wiring Needed for a Bathroom -
How to Address Ground Fault Issues Safely -
Guide to a Single-Pole Circuit Breaker -
How to Use a Hickey Fitting When Hanging a Chandelier -
Routine Dryer Vent Maintenance Can Prevent Fires -
How to Avoid Faulty-Connection Circuit Overloads
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When to Use a Metal or a Plastic Electrical Box -
How to Pull Electrical Wire or Cable Through Conduit -
How to Install a Ground Fault Breaker -
9 Reasons Why Light Bulbs Burn Out Too Quickly -
Choosing the Right Wire Nuts for Electrical Connections -
4 Reasons Why Circuit Breakers Trip and Fuses Blow -
Troubleshooting an Intermittent Pilot Ignition System -
What is a Circuit Breaker Panel? -
How to Install a Baseboard Heater -
Home Electrical Basics 101
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How to Use a Wet Tile Saw -
Choosing the Right Size (Capacity) for Your Air Conditioner -
The Electrical Circuits Needed When Remodeling a Kitchen -
Why You Should Avoid Using Plug Adapters -
Testing Outlets With a Voltage Tester -
Electrical Remodeling Tricks, Tips, and Hacks -
How to Troubleshoot Your Telephone Wiring -
National Electrical Code Requirements for Bathrooms -
Outdoor Lighting and Receptacle Codes -
Maximum Number of Electrical Wires Allowed in Conduit -
How to Terminate Electrical Wire With Wire Caps -
The Difference Between Watts vs. Volts -
15 Tips for Building the Perfect Home Theater Room -
Understanding the Terminal Letters on a Thermostat -
Creating a Circuit Directory and Labeling Circuit Breakers -
5 Reasons to Hire an Electrician
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