by Mike Morgan | Dec 7, 2024
Subpanels play a crucial role in residential electrical systems, offering flexibility and safety when expanding or maintaining your home’s wiring. This article will explore why grounding and neutral wires must be separated in subpanels, the importance of bonding at the first point of disconnect, and how improper setups can create dangerous conditions.
by Mike Morgan | Apr 2, 2022
A tamper-resistant receptacle is a receptacle that looks and works like a normal electrical receptacle but is safer than a standard receptacle – especially for children. Tamper-resistant receptacles have small plastic shutters in both slots that prevent something from being stuck/inserted into just one slot.
by Mike Morgan | Jan 4, 2021
For a safer, more efficient home, you need to clean your dryer vents regularly. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to clean a dryer vent. Just follow the simple steps listed below and you can rest assured, knowing your family is safer and your dryer can operate efficiently.
by Mike Morgan | Dec 16, 2020
An egress window is a window that is large enough that you can use it to exit your home in the event of an emergency such as a fire in the home.
by Mike Morgan | Oct 28, 2020
A flame sensor is a simple but important part of a gas furnace. It is a safety device designed to prevent gas from flowing to a furnace if there is no flame.
by Mike Morgan | Oct 24, 2020
As the home-heating season arrives in Texas, I want to share some home safety tips that can help to keep your family safe from the dangers of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.