Electrical Advice for New Jersey Homes and Businesses
Plain answers from working electricians: what is going wrong, what it takes to fix, and when to call.
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Why does my breaker keep tripping? 6 causes and what to do
Breaker keeps tripping? A New Jersey electrician explains overloads, short circuits, ground faults and worn breakers, and when to call for help.
100 amp vs 200 amp service: does your New Jersey home need a panel upgrade?
100 amp or 200 amp? How to tell if your NJ home needs an electrical panel upgrade, what the work involves and what affects the cost.
EV charger installation in New Jersey: Level 1, Level 2 and what your panel needs
Planning home EV charging in NJ? Compare Level 1 and Level 2, circuit sizes, Tesla Wall Connector options and whether you need a panel upgrade.
Knob and tube and aluminum wiring in older New Jersey homes
How to spot knob and tube or aluminum wiring in an older NJ house, why insurers care, and the repair options from pigtailing to a full rewire.
Whole house generator or battery backup: which suits a New Jersey home?
Standby generator or home battery? Compare run time, noise, fuel and installation for NJ storms and outages.
Flickering lights: harmless, or time to call an electrician?
Flickering lights can mean a loose bulb or a loose service neutral. Learn the causes and the warning signs that need an electrician today.
GFCI vs AFCI: what each one does and where your home needs them
GFCI protects people from shock. AFCI protects homes from wiring fires. See where each is needed in a New Jersey home.
What to do in an electrical emergency: burning smell, sparks or no power
Burning smell, sparking outlet or sudden loss of power? Step-by-step advice for New Jersey homeowners before the emergency electrician arrives.
Recessed lighting: how many lights, how far apart, and which color
Plan recessed lighting that looks right: spacing, number of lights, color temperature, dimmers and what installation involves in a finished ceiling.
Electrical checklist for opening a restaurant, shop or office in New Jersey
Opening a business in NJ? An electrical checklist for restaurants, retail stores and offices: service size, circuits, lighting, permits and inspections.
Hot tubs, pools and patios: an outdoor electrical guide for NJ homeowners
What a hot tub needs electrically, plus outdoor outlets, lighting and garage power. A New Jersey electrician's guide to backyard wiring.
Smart home wiring basics: what to install first and what it needs
Smart switches, thermostats, video doorbells and network cabling: what each needs behind the wall and the order to install them in.