How to Check For and Reset a Tripped Breaker
Often, I’ll get a call from a customer (usually in a panic) that the lights in their living room and a couple of bedrooms aren’t working. Or, maybe it’s a room full of outlets that don’t work. After asking if there are any tripped circuit breakers they’ll usually be quite confident that they checked already… Read More »
When Do You Need An Electrical Panel Upgrade?
Your Louisiana 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 …
Total Retrofit? Probably Not. Single Room Automation? Now We’re Talkin’!
A complete retrofit of an existing home to incorporate smart technologies for energy management and home automation can sometimes be overwhelming to Baton Rouge homeowners, both in terms of cost and complexity. Because the energy and time savings from utilizing such systems can be significant, it is worth looking at lower cost solutions. One option… Read More »
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 Baton Rouge 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… Read More »
Electrical Receptacle Spectacles
Don’t Blow a Fuse Over a Tripped Breaker!
If you have ever had a problem in your Baton Rouge 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… Read More »
Electrical Inspection Room-by-Room Cheat Sheet
General Guidelines
