Welcome to Ask A Tech from F.H. Furr, where local homeowners get their questions answered. Recently a customer asked if regular electrical check-ups are a good idea. This is an excellent question ...

What is the purpose of a residential electrical inspection? The inspection is designed to verify that your installation meets minimum requirements for electrical safety, according to current codes. In ...

Let's be honest here. Most homeowners think they can save a few bucks by tackling electrical projects themselves. I mean, ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has two new standards in the works related to electrical inspections and the inspectors who perform them. The NFPA Technical Committee on Electrical ...

If you're like many electrical contractors, you probably think your inspector is an overly officious guy who loves to nit-pick your every completed installation. If that's what you think, you may be ...

My step father is not a certified electrician but he has experience working with electrical systems (he installs HVAC units professionally) and he has volunteered to replace our main breaker ...

Electrical hazards can strike without warning—whether from damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, wet environments, or improper procedures. Understanding these risks and taking preventive steps is ...

Christi Martin is standing in the middle of her brand new kitchen she can’t use. “The cabinets are all done, the lighting’s in place, everything’s ready to go. We could be cooking dinner here tonight, ...

Electricity flows silently behind walls, mostly invisible until something goes wrong. Most homeowners live their entire lives ...