by Arthur Carroll | Sep 22, 2022 | circuit breaker, Electric Vehicle, electrical grounding, Electrical Installation, wifi problems
How Your Home’s Grounding Can Interfere With WiFi And InternetWe’ve gotten quite a few calls from confused homeowners in the Philadelphia area. They’ve been having trouble with their WiFi or internet connection, and Verizon or Comcast said the problem has to do with...
by Arthur Carroll | Sep 15, 2022 | Electric Vehicle, EV Charger
Home EV Charger Installation: Do I Need To Upgrade My Electric Panel?Congratulations on making the leap from gasoline to an electric car! The environment thanks you for creating fewer emissions and less noise pollution. Plus, with a home EV charger installation, you...
by Arthur Carroll | Sep 8, 2022 | circuit breaker, Electrical Repair Contractor, Electrician
Four Reasons Why Your Breaker Keeps Tripping (And What To Do) Most households today use way more electronics and appliances than ever before. We get a lot of calls at Your Home Solutions where people ask why a circuit breaker keeps tripping over and over again....
by Arthur Carroll | Sep 1, 2022 | circuit breaker, Electrical Repair Contractor, Electrician, Power Outage
Here’s The Cost To Replace A Breaker (And Why It May Not Be Necessary)The average cost to replace a single breaker in a home’s electrical panel is between $120 and $200. That’s for a professional electrician to do the job (which is recommended). But,...
by Arthur Carroll | Aug 25, 2022 | Adding Amps, circuit breaker, Electrical Installation, Electrical Repair Contractor, Electrician
Do I Need To Go From 100 Amp to 200 Amp Electric Service In My House? It’s recommended to upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp electrical service in homes. 100 amp still works and is safe, but often can’t keep up with today’s home electricity usage demands. And, upgrading...
by Arthur Carroll | Aug 18, 2022 | circuit breaker, Electrical Repair Contractor, Electrician, Power Outage
Why Is Half The Power Out In My House? (What To Check And What To Do)A tripped breaker can cause half the power in a house to go out. More often, there’s a larger, more dangerous, wiring issue. Or, a partial power outage from the electrical provider (PECO for...
by Arthur Carroll | Aug 11, 2022 | circuit breaker, Electrician
How To Tell If A Circuit Is Overloaded In Your Home (And What To Do)An overloaded circuit usually keeps tripping, cutting off power to that part of the house. You may also notice appliances or electronics not working correctly, warm or buzzing switches and outlets,...
by Arthur Carroll | Aug 4, 2022 | Electrician
Why Are My Lights Flickering? Do I Need To Call An Electrician?Flickering lights at home are a sign of an electrical problem you need to fix right away. Ignoring it could mean getting electrocuted, damaging your appliances, or having a fire break out. The three...
by Arthur Carroll | Jul 29, 2022 | Electrical Installation, Electrical Repair Contractor, Electrician
Should I Let My Handyman Do Electrical Work In My Home? A certified, licensed, and insured electrician should do any electrical work in the home. A general handyman may know about electricity and wiring. But, without the right training and experience, there’s a huge...
by Arthur Carroll | Jun 23, 2022 | Electrician
A circuit breaker that keeps tripping is a sign of an electrical problem. With an air conditioner, it’s usually a power overload: Too much electricity is trying to flow through your wiring, which can damage your HVAC system or the electrical service in your house. It...
