Is It Safe to Insulate Over Knob and Tube Wiring?
No. Knob and tube sheds heat into open air, so insulation traps it against brittle covering. What to do before an attic project covers it over.
Why Does My Smoke Detector Flash Red?
A red flash every 30 to 60 seconds is usually the detector telling you it is working. A steady or fast flash, or one that survives a new battery, is not.
Why Is My Bathroom Fan Not Working?
A bathroom fan that has stopped working is usually one of four things. If the fan hums but the blades do not spin, the motor or its bearings are failing.
Why Do My Recessed Lights Turn Off by Themselves?
Recessed lights that shut off on their own and come back a few minutes later are usually overheating.
Why Did My Power Go Out When It Is Not Storming?
A clear-sky outage almost always has one of two causes. The fastest way to tell them apart is to look outside.
Why Do My LED Lights Glow When Turned Off?
LED lights glow faintly after you flip the switch off because a tiny amount of electricity is still reaching the fixture.
Will Insurance Cover a House With Knob and Tube Wiring?
Usually yes, but with conditions.
What Is a Three Phase Panel?
A three phase panel is a breaker panel fed by three energized conductors instead of one or two.
Why Does My Light Switch Get Warm?
A dimmer that feels slightly warm is normal. A plain on-off switch that feels warm is not.
