Electrical Problems & Repairs

Electrical problems from blown fuses to unreliable outlets can be frustrating. Learn how to repair common electrical problems and issues safely.
Doorbell
The Easiest Way to Fix a Doorbell
Baseboard Heater
How to Choose an Electric Baseboard Heater
Wireless Doorbell
How to Install a Wireless Doorbell
Ceiling Fan
How to Wire a Ceiling Fan
Track lighting installed to ceiling with white pendants
How to Install Track Lighting
Buzzing dimmer switch being pressed
How to Fix a Buzzing Dimmer Switch
Neon circuit tester testing electrical outlet for grounding
How to Test Electrical Outlets for Grounding Using a Neon Circuit Tester
Extension cord plug being replaced
Easy Repair for Extension Cord Plugs
Circuit breaker switch being pressed in home service panel
What to Do When a Circuit Breaker Trips
person removing a light fixture dish
What Is Wrong With My Light Fixture?
Circuit breaker panel
Safely Turn Off the Power at the Circuit Breaker Panel or Fuse Box
person unscrewing a light bulb in a fixture
How to Fix a Flickering Light Bulb
Yellow voltage tester inserted into wall outlet
How to Fix Electrical Outlet Problems by Yourself
person screwing in a light bulb
Why Are Your Light Bulbs Burning Out Early?
Black light fixture getting light bulb replaced by hand
How to Replace a Light Socket Without Replacing the Whole Fixture
Electrical box adding an extender behind a light switch
How to Use an Electrical Box Extender
Recessed lights' spring clips being fixed with yellow staple gun
How to Fix the Spring Clips on Your Recessed Lights
Christmas tree branches with lights and ornaments closeup
How to Fix Christmas Lights
Outlet plug
Receptacle Trouble Signs and Warnings
woman examining a breaker box
Here's What to Do When a Fuse Blows
Placing outlet box into wall
How to Install an Electrical Box in an Existing Wall
strand of string lights
Learn How to Avoid Overloading Circuits With Christmas Lights
voltage tester
How to Test Outlets For Power and Voltage
PVC Conduit and Fittings
Use Solvent-Cement to Make Connections on PVC Conduit and Fittings
Broken light bulb
Causes of Frequent Light Bulb Failure
Utility worker figurines installing a light bulb
How to Troubleshoot Regular and 3-Way Light Bulbs
Man about to plug in
Here's Why Cracked Electrical Outlets Are Dangerous
Electrical wall switch pressed on top and bottom
How to Troubleshoot Wall Switches
Person using a voltage tester on an outlet
6 Ways to Prevent Electrical Shock and Stay Safe
Senior woman sitting in bed, using telephone
Troubleshoot Your Landline Before Calling a Technician
Electric oven, focusing on the heating element
What to Do About Smoking Electrical Elements
Person fixing a well water pump
How to Repair or Replace a Well Pump Pressure Switch
Water Well Pumps
How to Repair a Broken Well Pump
Close Up Man Hands Soldering Audio Cable with XLR Connector
Learn How to Solder Wires
closeup of cork flooring
Everything You Need to Know about Cork Flooring
Electrical equipment used by an electrician
When Should You Hire an Electrician?
Close up of category 6 network ethernet cable bundle
5 Rules that Apply to Any Electrical Wiring Project
An electrical outlet receptacle
What is the Correct Method to Straighten Crooked Electrical Outlets?
An upright freezer
What Are the Best Places to Install a Chest or Upright Freezer?
Electrical ground wires
Residential Electrical Service Grounding Requirements