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  • A close-up of a wall electrical outlet, with visible black smoke and burn marks indicating overheating or a possible fire hazard. Contact a Vancouver electrician immediately to address this critical electrical issue and ensure your safety.
    April 15, 2024

    Common Electrical Hazards

    Your home’s pretty safe, right? You don’t leave candles unattended, your security system is updated, and you don’t - ever - run with scissors.
  • A coiled yellow extension cord with a clear plastic plug and socket lies on a wooden surface, ready for any electrical task an electrician might need in Vancouver, WA.
    July 25, 2022

    Can You Plug A Surge Protector Into An Extension Cord?

    Ever wondered about plugging a surge protector into an extension cord? Let's explore the safety of this common question.
  • Image of an electrical panel with circuit breakers and a labeled diagram. A handwritten note with circled text is on the diagram, detailing various household circuits such as kitchen plugs and washer plugs. Consult a trusted Vancouver electrician to ensure everything is up to code.
    June 22, 2022

    Panel Recall: QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center

    Schneider Electric/Square D recently sent out a recall notice for their QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center panels, citing the faulty installation of a wire binding screw within the unit. This…
  • A man in a plaid shirt, resembling a Vancouver electrician, stands on a ladder, installing or repairing a ceiling light fixture while holding a red pencil.
    February 19, 2021

    How often should hard-wired smoke detectors be replaced?

    It’s a common bit of comedy - trying to find which chirping smoke alarm is waking you up at 3 a.m. Is it the bedroom, the hallway, or maybe the…
  • Three white electrical circuit breakers with black switches and red labels, each positioned at different angles, displayed against a white background. Perfect tools for any electrician in Vancouver, WA.
    April 17, 2020

    Bad Circuit Breaker Symptoms: What Are Signs of a Defect?

    So you’ve been asking yourself, “Self — what are the signs of a bad circuit breaker or a defective circuit breaker?” Great question! (And an important one, too.) If you…
  • Diagram showing a short circuit in an electrical circuit with outlets and a switch. Labels indicate wires for Hot/Live and Neutral, ideal for any electrician in Vancouver WA to diagnose and repair.
    February 25, 2019

    Short Circuit Causes and Effects

    With electricity, we’re able to keep our houses warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and power appliances, lights, and outlets through the house. If installed correctly, electrical wiring…
  • A night sky illuminated by multiple lightning bolts, with trees and rooftops silhouetted in the foreground, reminiscent of the power harnessed by an electrician in Vancouver, WA.
    April 10, 2018

    What Causes Power Surges And How To Protect Your Electronics

    Chances are you have surge protectors in your home, especially if you require multiple electrical devices to be plugged into a single electrical outlet. Maybe the protectors are cluttering the…
  • A stainless steel pool ladder leads into a clear blue swimming pool with rippling water, meticulously inspected to ensure electrical safety by an expert Vancouver electrician.
    October 13, 2017

    How to Prevent Pool Electrocution

    If you’ve been paying attention to news stories surrounding accidental pool electrocution instances and drownings, you may be rightly concerned about the safety of your community pool or perhaps the…
  • September 16, 2017

    How To Safely Use A Generator During Power Outages

    Generators can be a lifesaver (quite literally). Even for just keeping yourself entertained, having one helps you know that the next few hours or days of your power outage are…
  • October 24, 2016

    How to Proof Your Electrical System for Baby

    When you bring a child into your home, you want to do everything you can to protect him or her. Children are precious gifts and while you can't foresee every…