Is one wire always hot on a 3-way switch?

• <div><p>Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.</p></div>

How do I know if I have a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok® breaker?

• <div><p>You can identify Federal Pacific Stab-Lok® breakers by the label on the front of the panel that says “Federal Pacific” or “FPE” and the breaker itself should say “Stab-Lok®” either on the face of the panel or a label inside the panel door. The Stab-Lok® breakers are also usually red on the breaker switch.</p></div>

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Q: Is heating with oil less expensive than electricity?

• <div><p>Overall, heating your home with an oil furnace tends to be less expensive than heating your home with an electric heating system. Oil heating systems stay warm for longer periods of time without drawing a constant electrical current to maintain a temperature. Plus, heating oil systems typically have a longer lifespan and lower price tag than their electrical counterparts, resulting in short- and long-term savings.</p></div>

Q: How long does wiring last?

• <div><p>Wiring can last anywhere from <b>50 to 70 years</b>, but all kinds of mishaps can occur that reduce the lifespan of your electrical wiring, including severe weather conditions, pests, and even faulty wiring. Keeping a preventative maintenance scheduling and hiring an electrician for an annual electrical inspection will keep your wiring system around for as long as possible.</p></div>

Q: Why is grounding electricity important?

• <div><p>It prevents electrical surges, protects your home from things like electrical fires, and prevents you from getting shocked if an errant surge runs through your power line. Without grounded wires, your appliances could also get damaged during lightning storms.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if I have a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok® breaker?

• <div><p>You can identify Federal Pacific Stab-Lok&reg; breakers by the label on the front of the panel that says &ldquo;Federal Pacific&rdquo; or &ldquo;FPE&rdquo; and the breaker itself should say &ldquo;Stab-Lok&reg;&rdquo; either on the face of the panel or a label inside the panel door. The Stab-Lok&reg; breakers are also usually red on the breaker switch.</p></div>

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Jose (owner) and his helper completed the project the same week I requested a contractor. They contacted me the day as my request. They completed the job and also pointed out that my chimney had no flashing. I asked if they could accomplish the task the same day which they did. Jose also gave me...
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Reviewed in November 2023
Angus was knowledgeable, did a thorough comprehensive breakdown of the project before anything was agreed to, which I appreciated. The work was impeccable and done quickly. The pricing was honest and fair. Couldn't ask for more.
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EXCELLENT services, works with any issues i have. Dependable, always here when states they will be and does beyond necessary work to make my yard look its best!! I could not be happier!!!
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Reviewed in May 2016
We called in January 2016 to get a quote for our basement repair. Our consultation was scheduled for two weeks out, which didn't seem too bad to me, especially considering that we were over an hour away from their office. The gentlemen that did our consultation was friendly and did a great job...
Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines
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Reviewed in July 2014
They are very good. They were good people. I got other estimates and they were very good value. I have a 15 year warranty with this. They do follow up. They were here when they said they would. There was no delay in the work and all the materials were here.
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Reviewed in November 2013
In their opinion, they felt like they needed to replace all of the wiring again. I had just done this 5 years ago, so I felt like if they would just replace the box where the deterioration took place, that this would be sufficient. They said they did not feel safe doing this. They also quoted...
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Tom arrived to do an estimate when he said he would and he was polite and professional. He made it clear that he might not get to my job for weeks because of a backlog of work. I was fine with that. He didn't give me a specific date when the tree would be cut down. In fact, he just showed up one...
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