A perfect example of how a circuit overload can be dangerous occurred as my caregiver friend tried to relieve the excessive heat affecting her 100-year-old client. The solution seemed simple: plug in ...

We’ve all had to deal with tripped circuit breakers. They’re annoying and happen at the worst times. As a licensed electrician, I’ve seen my fair share of breakers, tripped or otherwise. Circuit ...

CATEGORY. THE DEADLY FIRES BEING BLAMED ON AN OVERLOADED CIRCUIT AND YORK’S FIRE CHIEF THINKS TOO MANY APPLIANCES WERE PLUGGED INTO ONE CIRCUIT, OVERLOADING THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT LIKE THAT IS ...

CHICAGO — With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But without careful planning, the added electrical load could increase ...