First of all, is the dimmer switch hot or just warm? It’s perfectly normal for a dimmer switch to be a little warm when your lights are on (or partially on). But if it’s hot, there could be a problem. Dimmer switches get warm because they have electronic devices inside of them to take care
Many homeowners choose a dimmer switch based on how it looks and the features it has. And those things are important. But the most important part is making sure the switch will work in the setup you have. After all, what good is a dimmer switch that looks great but doesn’t work? So in this
A home backup generator can restore electricity to your home automatically so you’re never left without power. Get a generator that can backup your entire home or just the most essential items. And we have options that can run on: Natural gas Propane Diesel Ready to get started? George Brazil installs generators all over the
Uh oh. Is your ceiling fan looking a bit wobbly up there? Not only is it annoying with all the racket it’s making, but the vibration from the wobbling can damage the fan, shortening its life. Well, don’t worry. The problems are minor-as are the fixes! Ceiling fans usually wobble due to one of these
One question we see floating around is “Why does my microwave keep tripping the circuit breaker?” The answer: The microwave is overloading the electrical circuit. In other words, the circuit is rated to handle a certain amount of amps (unit of electrical current), and the microwave is exceeding that amount, causing the breaker to trip.
You’re annoyed. Multiple lights in a part of your home keep flickering, and it’s frequent enough to get you worried. What’s the issue? Could be a few things, including… 1) Bulbs are bad or not screwed in properly The simplest issue is one you can fix yourself. The bulbs may have come loose and just
If you smell a burning smell and hear a buzzing sound from your breaker box, then you need to act fast. Because your home could be in danger. This could be a sign of one of two things: A “bad” circuit breaker (one that no longer works) A circuit breaker’s wire isn’t connected properly Both
Want to make sure your home always has power, even during blackouts? You need a backup generator. But there are so many options. How do you choose the right one? Let us show you. Step 1: Know your options: standby vs. portable There are 2 basic kinds of home generators: portable and standby. The right
Shopping around for smart home lights? Also called “remote lighting” and “connected lighting” these lights are one of the many ways our lives are turning into the Jetsons. Everything is simplified, automated, and at our fingertips. (Now we just need robot maids!) Of course, shopping for this new technology is a pain because there are
Have you tried to pick out a light bulb and been overwhelmed by the options? It doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to navigate the light bulb aisle like a pro: Know your bulb types (LED, CFL and incandescent) Focus on lumens, not watts Match your light colors So let’s begin… The 3
