Understanding Subpanels

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.

Tamper Resistant Receptacles

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.

9 Expert Dryer Vent Cleaning and Safety Tips

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.

Egress Windows

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.

What is a Flame Sensor?

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.