Electrical guides: what to do before you call
What to do right now, step by step and animated, when something goes wrong at home. If it is not fixed, we take you to electricians in your city.
DIY with care · 10 minBreaker keeps tripping: what it means and what to doBreaker keeps tripping? Unplug the big stuff, reset it safely once and find the culprit. If it trips with nothing on, call an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 10 minOutlet not working: what to check before you callOutlet not working? Test it with a lamp, flip the wall switch, reset the GFCI and the breaker safely. Still dead or warm? Find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 10 minGFCI outlet won't reset: why and what to doGFCI outlet won't reset? Unplug everything, check the breaker and press Reset the right way. Trips with nothing plugged in? Find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 10 minPower out in part of the house: what to checkPower out in part of the house? Reset the tripped breaker and the GFCI outlets safely, step by step. Nothing tripped? Find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 5 minLights flickering in the house: when it is the bulb and when it is the wiringLights flickering in your house? Tighten or swap the bulb and check the dimmer. If many lights flicker at once, find an electrician near you.
DIY · 10 minSmoke detector chirping: how to make it stopSmoke detector chirping every minute? Find which one, change the battery, reset it and check its age. Hardwired and still chirping? Find an electrician.
Call a proBurning smell from an outlet or switch: what to do nowBurning smell from an outlet or switch? Get out if there is smoke, turn off the breaker and unplug safely. Then find an electrician near you today.
DIY with care · 5 minOutlet sparks when you plug something in: normal or not?Outlet sparks when you plug something in? Learn when a tiny spark is normal, what to do about a big one and when to find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 5 minPlugs fall out of the outlet: why it happens and what to doPlugs fall out of the outlet? Find out if the outlet or the plug is worn, why a loose fit can heat up, and when to find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 10 minLight switch not working: what to check firstLight switch not working? Check the bulb, the other switch and the breaker, step by step. If the switch is warm or crackles, find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 10 minDimmer switch buzzing or hot: what is normal and what to doDimmer switch buzzing or hot? Learn when a soft hum is normal, how dimmable bulbs fix it and when a hot dimmer means calling an electrician near you.
Call a proGot a shock from an outlet or appliance: what to do nowGot a shock from an outlet or appliance? Know when to call 911, how to cut the power and unplug safely, and why you need an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 10 minOutdoor outlet not working: how to get it back onOutdoor outlet not working? Find the GFCI that protects it, let it dry if it got wet and reset it safely. Trips every rain? Find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 10 minPower out in the whole house: what to checkPower out in the whole house? Check the neighbors, report the outage, reset the main breaker and stay away from downed lines. Then call if it stays dark.
DIY with care · 10 minBreaker won't reset: why and what to doBreaker won't reset or stay on? Unplug everything, push it fully to OFF first, then ON. Still trips with nothing on? Find an electrician near you.
Call a proElectrical panel buzzing: what to do right nowElectrical panel buzzing, hot or smelling burnt? Do not touch it. Here is what to do now, when to call 911 and how to find an electrician near you.
DIY · 10 minLight bulbs keep burning out: why and how to fix itLight bulbs keep burning out? Check the max wattage, use the right LED and screw it in snug. Burning out all over the house? Find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 30 minCeiling fan wobbling: how to balance itCeiling fan wobbling? Tighten the blade screws, check each blade and balance it with a clip kit, step by step. Loose mount? Find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 15 minCeiling fan not working: what to checkCeiling fan not working? Check the wall switch, pull chain, direction switch, remote and breaker. Hums but won't spin? Find an electrician near you.
DIY with care · 20 minUsing a generator safely in a power outageUsing a generator in a power outage? Keep it outside, far from doors and windows, and never plug it into a wall outlet. Wiring it in? Find an electrician.
DIY · 15 minDoorbell not working: what to checkDoorbell not working? Check the button, change the batteries, charge a video doorbell and reset its breaker. Still silent? Find an electrician near you.
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