Summer thunderstorms across Pennsylvania bring more than heavy rain and high winds; they bring powerful electrical surges that can travel directly into your home through power lines, cable lines, and even underground utility connections. A single nearby lightning strike can send tens of thousands of volts racing through your wiring in milliseconds, frying expensive appliances,…
Backyard party season brings warm evenings, gatherings with family and friends, and a heavy demand on your home’s electrical system. Most homeowners do not realize that the outdoor outlets, extension cords, and power strips powering string lights, speakers, blenders, and inflatable pool pumps are quietly being pushed past their safe limits. Overloaded outlets during backyard…
If you’ve spent any time looking around your home, you’ve probably noticed a few outlets that look different from the rest. They’re usually located in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, or outside, and they have two small buttons in the center labeled “TEST” and “RESET.” Those are GFCI outlets, and despite being one of the most important…
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