A ban on incandescent light bulbs in the United States has been in the works for quite some time (with the first ruling issued as far back as 2007). Now, this ruling has been updated by the Biden administration and, as of August 1st, 2023, the sale of common incandescent...

The official start of summer is just around the corner, and with the return of the summer season comes warmer temperatures. For homeowners in Raleigh and surrounding areas, summer can mean brutally hot days. What’s more, added humidity can make these temperatures even more unbearable. Now is the time to...

Electric cars are on the rise. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, there were approximately 24,000 electric vehicles (including both plug-in hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles) registered in the state at the end of 2020. On a national level, sales for electric vehicles are expected to reach...

With electrical costs rising each and every year, it’s more important than ever to identify the common causes of your high electric bill. The use of energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances can help cut costs but sometimes unidentified, costly electrical problems can burn a hole in your pocket. If you...

Due to the fact that light switches in our homes see so much use, it’s no surprise that they wear out and need replacing eventually. If you’ve noticed that a light switch in your home is loose, fails to control the light fixture, emits a buzzing or crackling noise, or...

Last year, the global sales of electric cars rose by 43 percent to an astonishing total of 3.2 million according to an article by the BBC. Even more interestingly, this was despite the overall sale of cars declining by 1/5th during the pandemic. By 2025, 20 percent of all new...

On the surface, the electrical outlets in your home may seem fairly straightforward. What lies under the surface, however, can be complicated. Many Raleigh homeowners don’t give much thought to the electrical outlets in their homes, but it’s an entirely different story when they stop working. Suddenly, there are plenty...

As one of the most important safety devices in your home, it pays to be knowledgeable about how your circuit breaker works. It’s also a good idea to know about the different types of circuit breakers you could install. Your home’s circuit breaker is an essential component of the safety...

There are many DIYers out there who stand unafraid to pick up their toolbox and go to town on general home repairs, but find themselves wary of electrical work. When it comes to electrical work, this is a completely normal reaction. DIY electrical work can be challenging and complicated. For...

This article is a guest post supplied by ElectricalSchool.org. We thank them for their contribution. Knob and tube wiring was the standard for electrical wiring in homes built between the 1880s and 1940s. The system consists of copper wiring that passes through porcelain-protected tubes throughout holes drilled into support beams....

In the wake of the pandemic, many homeowners have found themselves becoming more aware of faults in their living space. After all, the longer that you’re inside, the more your home’s flaws will catch your eye. If you have found yourself noticing things about your home that you would change,...

Summer, especially in North Carolina, is a time of intense heat. Add the uncomfortable humidity our area is known for into the mix and it’s a recipe for disaster. While having strong, reliable air conditioning will make life more comfortable, there will be times where it stops working if utility...

Your home is the place you should feel the safest and most comfortable. Unfortunately, every homeowner will experience electrical problems at one point or another. While many of the most common electrical problems are relatively harmless, some pose a huge safety risk. In an effort to keep your home as...

Is it common for your electrician to use electrical jargon that you don’t understand? Or do you find it tough to explain the electrical problem you’re facing at home or at work? Worry not! This article is just for you. In this blog, we are going to help you understand...

When it comes to electrical safety, there are few things as crucial as electrical wiring that conform to safety standards. Faulty electrical wiring can pose many serious risks such as increasing the risk of an electrical fire, arc faults, power surges, and other serious problems. In the most serious cases,...