Q. This week: Our house was built in about 1955 and we've got quite a problem. A summer storm that rolled through our area last night brought with it wind and rain that pelted our house right up to a ...

The typical range for electrical panel replacement cost is $522 to $2,082, with a national average of $1,274. The type of electrical panel, its amperage, location, brand, materials, labor and permits, ...

There are many variables to take into account when inspecting a main electrical service panel. The number one priority of any inspector is to be safe while doing it. “Safety first” is my personal ...

Q: We are selling our house, and the new buyers had a home inspector check it out. One of the items he found was in the main electrical panel. He said there are two wires attached to one breaker and ...

Adding an electrical outlet next to an existing light switch is easy, as long as there is a neutral wire in the box. Step 1: Turn the power supply off to the light switch at the main electrical panel.

It's important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work and you need to isolate an area of your home to shut off the ...

Dear Jerry: I always enjoy reading your columns but I don’t recall ever having seen this issue addressed and so I thought I’d drop you a note. As a professional electrical contractor I see all kinds ...