A range hood is an essential part of any kitchen, and how they are powered matters, especially when installing. So, how exactly are they powered? Range hoods can be both hardwired and plugin. If your hood came with a plug, it doesn’t require hardwiring. If there’s no plug, it is meant to be hardwired. Depending …
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Why Are Your Lights Dimming and Brightening? 5 Fixes It’s dinnertime at your house, and you’re hosting a large company of people on this special occasion. Everyone is having a pleasant time – that is until suddenly, your lights flicker. When lighting dims or brightens suddenly, it’s annoying, regardless of when it happens, and unfortunately, …
A significant failure, problem in an air conditioner, or any major components may trip the breaker. Reset the breaker. If it trips again, the breaker itself could be an issue, especially when old, worn-out, or damaged, and you’ll need to replace it as it is beyond repair. Here’s how to fix an air conditioner that …
When a fan is tripping the breaker, it indicates an inbalance in the flow of electrical current. The most common causes of a fan tripping the breaker are a circuit overload, short circuit, or ground fault surges. A malfunction causes a spike in the current flow, which the breaker detects and trips to protect the …
A range hood reduces indoor air pollution produced by steam or smoke when cooking and help reduce grease buildup in the kitchen. That said, there is often confusion over installation due to their electric specifications in gauge, circuit, and wattage. The average range hood requires a 14/2 or a 12/2-gauge wire with ground depending on …
A tripping breaker is one that almost anyone who owns a camper has come across at some point. But if your camper keeps tripping the breaker, it moves from a small hiccup to an annoyance. The reason your camper keeps tripping your breaker might be because you are overloading your RV’s internal circuit breaker or …
If you do a lot of work around the house or consider yourself a do-it-yourselfer, at some point, you may find yourself needing to install or re-locate an electrical box in a wall. Whether you are renovating a room or doing a complete house remodel, electrical boxes must be installed properly for your lights to …
I have always had the most difficult time understanding why I need both a neutral and ground wire when they ultimately both connect to the same bar in a breaker box. And I’m not alone. A lot of people struggle with this distinction. I’m hopeful that this guide, courtesy of research, will help to clarify …
A refrigerator will lose power from a tripped breaker, sometimes for hours before you realize it. Obviously, a reoccurring problem like this needs attention. Why a refrigerator keeps tripping a breaker? The primary causes of a refrigerator repeatedly tripping a breaker are: an overloaded circuit a short circuit a ground fault surge All of these …