If you're planning to increase your electrical load by adding a new major appliance, make sure your panel can handle it. Here's how.

A 240-volt service powers heavy-duty appliances like ovens, air conditioners, water heaters and electric dryers. If something goes wrong in that panel, it may cause those systems to fail, damage the ...

Before you buy the breaker, make sure you check the manufacturer’s name, box model number, and style number of the breaker that is approved for your box. You cannot ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Upgrading your home’s wiring and electrical panels can bring your home up to code ...

Schneider Electric has already taken a big step into the smart home market, but now it's opening the door wider and welcoming everyone else in. The company has announced a new solution that can add ...

The marking must comply with Sec. 110.21(B)(3). Note: Sec. 210.8 specifies requirements for GFCI protection for the receptacle outlets where the location warrants such protection. In addition, the ...

Moving into a new house is equal parts thrilling adventure and unsettling mystery. You’re taking on a space crammed with unknowns, some of which won’t manifest until you’re comfortably settled. We try ...