If you have an electrical outlet that isn't working properly and you feel like it's time to replace it, we're here to tell you that it's not very hard to do. There are a few precautions you need to ...

Replacing a worn or broken outlet is as easy as turning a few screws, but it can be very dangerous if the power to the outlet is not shut off first. Step 1: Before attempting to replace an electrical ...

If you have an old house with dated electrical outlets, you know they weren't designed to meet the demands of today's appliances. They're also dangerous, because they're seldom grounded. It takes a ...

Q: When I plugged my cell phone charger into a kitchen outlet, my phone didn’t start charging as it normally does—rather, it seemed that this one electrical outlet was not working. Is there something ...

Homeowners probably know that you can often add or replace electrical outlets yourself, but many still shy away from adding outlets to a room when they need them. The reason often has little to do ...

What do a cool home, a chilled beverage, a television show and clean clothing have in common? They are all made possible by some form of energy. For most Americans this source of energy is electricity ...

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New Electrical Safety Requirement: AFCI Protection for Replacement Outlets This section requires that all replacement receptacles be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protected. This means that if ...

When the temperature drops and your space heaters, holiday lights, and kitchen gadgets all run at once, your electrical ...