Electrical Repairs

The energy-saving claims of fluorescent bulbs, such as those sold as large ballasts and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), have been subject to scrutiny. The arguments against fluorescent lights...

You just replaced a light bulb, but to your surprise, you're still in the dark after turning on the light switch! What gives? Is it another busted light bulb or is it a faulty switch?

Replacing old light fixtures can help to improve the look of a room. In addition, by replacing the old fixture with either a fluorescent fixture or one that easily accommodates compact fluorescent...

Compact fluorescent lights (CFL) are an energy-efficient way to replace normal incandescent light bulbs. These spiral tube bulbs will emit as much light as their incandescent counterparts, but...

One of the easiest things you can do to live a more eco-friendly life is to change your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs. Not only do compact fluorescent bulbs use...

The principal advantage of fluorescent lights is their efficiency, as they produce more light and less heat than incandescent bulbs. This results in lower energy consumption and lower energy...

In the world of electrical lighting, you might think that any fixture works as well as any other fixture. After all, its main purpose is to be a repository for a screwed-in light bulb, and then...

A dimmer switch is a light switch that, in addition to turning a light on or off like an ordinary switch, allows you to vary the brightness of the light bulb. A common type of dimmer switch uses a...

Changing a light bulb that's positioned high above the ground can be a dangerous task and not one recommended for someone who has a fear of heights. Consider three primary ways to accomplish this...

Compact fluorescent (CF or CFL) light bulbs use 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. They also last 10 times longer, but they do contain a small amount of mercury that when...

Many of us use florescent lighting in various areas during the day. Whether at work or at home or out shopping we encounter florescent lights somewhere. But changing a florescent bulb isn't like...

LED bulbs have many advantages over other types of bulbs, with one of the biggest being that they have a much longer life span than any other type of light bulb. However, LED bulbs, like every...

Fluorescent light fixtures are known for energy savings over their incandescent counterparts. However, because the fixtures have more parts, maintenance issues can crop up. Fluorescent fixtures...

Changing a fluorescent light bulb can look tricky. But once you get the hang of it, it's just as easy as screwing a regular incandescent bulb in. Here is a step by step guide on how to change and...

Thomas Edison invented the first commercially used light bulb, but he wasn't the first to create a light source in a bulb. Though light bulbs are a common thing today, they were once a rarity...

There are basically only 4 things that will cause a fluorescent fixture to fail. Keep reading to find out what they are and how to repair the problem.

Incandescent light bulbs have remained virtually unchanged since Thomas Edison invented them in 1879. However, they are not energy efficient because they waste electricity by producing heat and...

Choosing to save energy is not only an environmentally smart choice, but it is also economically sound. With a few simple changes to your home and lifestyle, you can save a lot of energy and...

If your fluorescent light fixture starts to hum or flicker, or if you notice an unpleasant burning smell, the ballast may be at fault. The ballast creates a surge that causes the gases in the...

This article can save the average home a NON EXAGGERATED $30-45 a month off their electric bill by SIMPLY following these easy steps.

A halogen lamp is a type of indoor light fixture designed to burn at a high temperature to produce a brighter, cooler light than typical incandescent lamps. Because they can emit high levels of...

A new light fixture can brighten a room considerably and add flair if you are replacing an outdated fixture. It is a simple and inexpensive way to brighten the mood in a room. There are a few...

Ballasts are high voltage transformers used for fluorescent lighting, neon lights and HID (high intensity discharge) lighting. These transformers covert low voltage, 120 VAC to 480 VAC, into a...

In this article, you will learn how to easily test if your Malibu 4 watt or 7 watt low voltage light bulbs are dead. The filaments on these bulbs are very small and are sometimes difficult to...

Fluorescent lighting is much more efficient than older, incandescent lighting. Fluorescent bulbs put out the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb, but use between 1/4 and 1/3 of the power...

A blown reading lamp can be very frustrating, especially if you are in the middle of something at your desk or your workstation. Replacing a bulb in a blown lamp is quite easy once you know how....

Halogen bulbs are electric lamps that contain a small amount of a halogen gas. The presence of halogen provides a more efficient, longer-lasting bulb. Halogen lamps are common in home use along...

If you are having to replace blown light bulbs way too often, read on to find out what you can do to minimize this problem.

Many consumers have switched to halogen bulbs to conserve energy and save money and time. Halogen lights burn longer and create purer, whiter light. However, even halogen bulbs will eventually...

An assumption is that the question to be answered in this article is; "How to Change a Ballast in a Fluorescent Light?" The word, "ballast" has two l's and occasionally needs replacing in...

The incandescent light bulb contains a thin coil of tungsten wire called a filament. This coil has a very high resistance to electricity. When electric current flows through it, it produces...

Replacing fluorescent shop lights is easier than the original installation because the wiring is in place. This is particularly true if the new lights are going to be installed in the same...

A fluorescent ballast is a device that creates the surge that causes the gases in a fluorescent light bulb to glow. Compact fluorescents that you simply screw into a socket don't require ballasts,...

Going green is the big rage nowadays. And why not, it helps save money and our planet. Here are a couple of tips for saving money on your electric bill.

Fluorescent bulbs bring you several benefits. They are bright, last longer than incandescent bulbs and are much more energy efficient than other bulbs. The task of installing them may seem...

The ballast is the part of a fluorescent light fixture that creates a high voltage surge to cause the gases in the tube to glow. It's sometimes called a starter. Frequently, the first clue that a...

The average house in North America consumes about 21.5KwH /day. That means that if you pay the average 10 cents/KwH you could sum a grand total of over $700/year on electricity. You can cut those...

Halogen light bulbs (or "lamps," as they are called), give off a brighter light than the older incandescent bulbs. However, halogen lamps also create far more heat, so you must be careful where...

There are a few reasons why a fluorescent light fixture may need to be changed or replaced. These reasons include: updating the look and/or style of the fixture; a rolling or swirling light...

A home energy audit is an evaluation of how efficiently your home is using energy. It can identify problem areas and help you determine how to improve your home’s energy efficiency. The result is,...

Recessed lighting fixtures (known as pot lights in Canada and sometimes called can lights in the United States) are embedded into ceilings to provide illumination without unattractive cords,...

Edison's discovery of the proper element for the light bulb took hundreds of tries before he finally got it right. In fact, his basic design is so elegant that not until recently has the design...

The LED bulb is becoming noticed. It is a bulb that lasts a long time as well as uses less energy than conventional bulbs. LED bulbs can be used in your flashlight, your car headlights and your...

Energy costs are through the roof, with the average energy bill running as much as double what it did just a year or two ago. Even if your utility bills are reasonable, there are still things you...

A fluorescent light fixture that is not working or working well can be caused by several problems. Diagnosing which problem you have and how best to tackle it is a fairly simple job that you can...

The incandescent lightbulb should be a called a "heat bulb," because 90 percent of the electricity we put into it comes out as heat. Light is only the byproduct. Changing to compact fluorescent...