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Are you thinking about buying a surge protector? You should get a whole house surge protector. Unlike a power strip or extension cord, a whole house surge protector keeps all the devices on a circuit...
Have you ever stopped to wonder what the various lights on a water heater mean? If you haven’t, this is as good a time as any to start because those lights are important. They can speak volumes...
How old is my appliance? Has this question ever crossed your mind? You might be surprised to learn that it has an answer. Though, finding that answer takes quite a bit of effort, especially if the...
It may surprise you to learn that the height of a bathroom outlet is not selected at random. Electricians follow specific rules and standards. But what are those rules and standards? Are they...
You cannot run large kitchen appliances like refrigerators, small appliances like microwaves, and hair styling tools on surge protectors. But what about modems and routers? Can you plug them into...
Does A Water Heater Need A Disconnect? Amp, Height, Size Explained
Many electricians will tell you that any heater you want to install requires a disconnect. But is that true? What purpose does the disconnect serve? Why do you need one in your home? Better yet, what...