Electrical Repairs

Baseboard heaters are electrical devices used to heat individual areas in a room. These long heaters are placed under exterior windows along the floor and range in size from two feet to four feet...

Electric hot water heaters have become quite popular in recent years. They offer a dramatic energy savings over their gas-powered counterparts and can produce larger amounts of hotter water...

Grounding a hot water heater is the installation of a separate wire attached to the metal frame of the heater tank. This ground wire carries any errant electrical power back to the main electrical...

A lightning rod, or anode rod, functions through "self sacrifice" to prevent the corrosion of the metal parts inside the water heater. Anode rods are designed to corrode before the other metal...

Troubleshooting an electric hot water heater can be simplified if you know just how much resistance the heater element should have. Understanding this value is a two-fold process and you must have...

Your garage might be your workshop, but working in it when the temperature is only 20 degrees F is no fun. Adding an electric garage heater might be just what you need to take off the hat and coat...

Baseboard heaters are an easy, inexpensive and safe way to warm an otherwise cool room. Depending on the heat output, they come in 240- and 120-volt models, and all require their own circuit...

The NEC, National Electrical Code, specifies what type and size of wires are to be used for certain load conditions. These load conditions are based upon voltage and amperage. Most, if not all,...

Baseboard heater thermostats control the full voltage coming from the circuit breaker panel. Unlike furnace or air conditioning thermostats that operates on 24 volts, baseboard thermostats will...

Baseboard heaters are used to warm areas of a room. Typically, they are placed along the base of exterior walls and below windows. A 220-volt baseboard heater uses two hot wires to supply...

Everyone is looking for ways to save money. Wasted money is not wise and sometimes that a lot of people may not know that they are doing on purpose. Below you will find ways in which you may be...

Verify that your water heater elements are working properly by checking them for continuity. Continuity means that electricity can travel from one end of the element to the other end without...

Depending on where you live and the cost of electricity in the area, it may not be cost-effective to heat your home with baseboard heat. A baseboard heater can also compromise your home design...

A hot water heater thermostat is a control element. A thermostat is an electrical component that is from the junction of two different types of metals. The junction produces a small voltage that...

Wiring a new or replacement water heater with 10-3 wire may or may not be the correct choice for your application. Particular attention must be paid as to the overall load of the water heater...

A thermostat is a control device that acts like a switch, turning something on and off based on the temperature of the thermostat control element. A water heater uses two thermostats to control...

Baseboard heaters are more productive and less expensive than furnaces. Baseboard heaters can also cut down on heating costs. They are not difficult to install if you carefully follow the steps.

30% of all energy spent in a home is used to heat the water... So what can you do to save money heating your water? Follow these steps to save money and keep your comfort level where you want it.

If you have an electric water heater that is not producing hot water, it may be a faulty heating element. This is a step-by-step guide for replacing the heating element in your electric hot water...

Turn off power to the spa at the main service panel. Use two wrenches to carefully remove the element coil from the heater assembly. Disconnect both heating element terminals. Using a multimeter...

Electric wall heaters come with fans or without, and in either 120- or 240-volt versions. You should buy a 240-volt unit with a fan, because it will spread the heat around the room better while...

Whether it's for new construction or the replacement of a unit that has seen better days, completing the wiring for an electric hot water heater doesn't have to be difficult. Since many people...

Not getting enough hot water? Here is how you can check to make sure your heating elements are working properly.

You have decided to add electric heat to your house. You have found that a 120 volt circuit uses too much electric. 240 is far more efficient and very simple to do.

Whether you've just purchased a home with a hot tub, or you've installed a brand new hot tub yourself, there's nothing worse than getting ready to try it out only to discover that it doesn't work....

Most home hot water heaters are powered by a 240-volt circuit. While all voltages are dangerous, it is this particular voltage which is most notorious for causing severe injury or death. It is...

Electric water heaters can seem complicated. They have both an upper and lower heating element with thermostats for each. In operation, the upper element comes on first. When the water in the...

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...

You need to have some knowledge not only of electricity but plumbing as well, when you install an electric hot water heater. If you are adept in these two areas, then you can install an electric...

You step into the shower and turn on the hot water faucet, all set for a nice, hot shower. Instead you get only cold water. You may need to repair your electric hot water heater. If the water...

For the most part, electric water heaters are trouble-free. But if you are having problems that you can't easily repair, it might be time to replace your electric water heater. A homeowner such as...