How to Determine if You Are in Need of a Panel Upgrade
Ask the average homeowner if they are in need of a panel upgrade, and they are not likely to know for sure. In fact, in many cases, they may not even know what that means. If you are a local Chicagoland homeowner with an older home, it is quite likely you are due for an […]
Reasons To Change Your Fuse Box
Are you aware that 10% of all house fires are caused by electrical distribution faults, and 12% are caused by electrical appliance fires, with a further 4% caused by electrical heaters. Collectively this means that 26% of all house fires are caused by electrical problems in Chicago.
When Do You Need An Electrical Panel Upgrade?
Your Illinois home is equipped with an electrical service panel that controls the various electrical circuits in the system. If your panel is more than 20 years old …
If the Breaker Fits…It Still May Not Be the Right One!
Breakers…What’s the Difference? From time to time there may be a need to change a breaker or add one to your Chicago home’s electrical panel. Most electrical devices, like switches, outlets and such, can be switched out with another brand without any problems. Breakers, however, are brand specific and require the exact replacement type to […]
Don’t Blow a Fuse Over a Tripped Breaker!
If you have ever had a problem in your Chicagoland home with a tripped breaker or a blown fuse that just left you confused on what to do next, don’t fret. The answer may be as simple as an overloaded circuit or a bad cord. Although you may feel resetting a breaker or replacing a […]
Let’s Clear Up the Con-Fuse-Ion
Every Chicagoland home has an electrical switchboard. It protects the electrical wiring system in your home. As part of your home maintenance checks or when you are doing your next renovations, have a look inside your switchboard. This is where the main power switch, along with a number of fuses or circuit breakers are located. […]
Why Only A Chicagoland Electrician Should Upgrade Your Service Panel
Electrical demands created by modern technology put more stress on older electrical systems. Also, insurance companies have started to deny renewals to homes equipped with electric panels that have been known to cause electrical fires and have not been replaced by a qualified Chicagoland electrician. A service panel distributes electricity throughout your Chicagoland building. The […]
Information About The Development Of Circuit Breakers
The consumer units have changed over the last twenty years by the move from fused circuits controlling the system for the fail-safe position to the introduction of the circuit breaker. The advantage is that the fused circuit when it blows a fuse needs a replacement fuse or fuse wire. This was difficult and time consuming […]
Why Only A Chicagoland Electrician Should Upgrade Your Service Panel
Electrical demands created by modern technology put more stress on older Chicago electrical systems. Also, insurance companies have started to deny renewals to homes equipped with electric panels that have been known to cause electrical fires and have not been replaced by a Chicago electrician. A service panel distributes electricity throughout a building. The service […]
