Welcome to Ask A Tech from F.H. Furr, where local homeowners get their questions answered. Recently a customer asked if regular electrical check-ups are a good idea. This is an excellent question ...

What is the purpose of a residential electrical inspection? The inspection is designed to verify that your installation meets minimum requirements for electrical safety, according to current codes. In ...

Let's be honest here. Most homeowners think they can save a few bucks by tackling electrical projects themselves. I mean, ...

Sparks flying out of an electrical outlet led to a whole house electrical inspection in our home. After calling our local service provider, which offers electrical, plumbing and HVAC services, an ...

If you're like many electrical contractors, you probably think your inspector is an overly officious guy who loves to nit-pick your every completed installation. If that's what you think, you may be ...

A new era has arrived for electrical equipment maintenance, and worker safety is predominant. The days of suiting up in personal protective equipment (PPE) and hoping for the best are over. The NFPA ...

My step father is not a certified electrician but he has experience working with electrical systems (he installs HVAC units professionally) and he has volunteered to replace our main breaker ...

Christi Martin is standing in the middle of her brand new kitchen she can’t use. “The cabinets are all done, the lighting’s in place, everything’s ready to go. We could be cooking dinner here tonight, ...

Electricity flows silently behind walls, mostly invisible until something goes wrong. Most homeowners live their entire lives ...