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>

Can a burnt outlet cause a fire?

• <div><p>An outlet can start a fire if it has blown a fuse, or is sparking, overheating, or smells burnt. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-ways-prevent-electrical-fires.htm">Prevent electrical fires</a> by unplugging the device connected to the outlet and hiring an electrician to determine and fix the outlet’s issue. If the outlet stays hot or isn't working, you should fix it.</p></div>

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Q: How often do you need to test GFCI outlets?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s recommended that you test GFCI outlets monthly with the test and reset buttons. At minimum, you should test GFCI outlets when entering a new season, or every three months. These are important home safety features that you should ensure work properly.</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>

Q: Should I use 12- or 14-gauge wire for a house?

• <div><p>Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.</p><p>A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.</p></div>

Q: How far from the door should a light switch be?

• <div><p>A light switch should be at least 2 inches from the edge of the trim of a door. The location of wall studs will often help determine where to put the light switch by your doorway, and in most cases, wall studs make it impossible to install the switch closer than 2 inches. When possible, try to keep the switch within arm&rsquo;s length of the entryway.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2011
I had Thompson Electric re-wire my entire house when I moved in about 3 years ago. I thought they were very good during that experience, alwayse promp courteous and professional, provided excellent work and at that time of the 3 estimates I received they were the best priced. So, I had them...
Thompson Electric Company
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Reviewed in July 2024
Best service with communication, time, and efficiency. Highly recommend after the superb quality work.
Ricks Electric
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Reviewed in May 2014
They were okay. They didn't actually wind up but spent quite a few hours there but they didn't actually wind up doing work that needed to be done. I have bread and breakfast and I needed electrical work and wanted the TV's plug-in to be right behind flat screen TV and they actually wound up...
Baldus Electric
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Reviewed in January 2020
Fantastic. Cannot recommend highly enough. We bought a house built in 1957, and the last remodel had been done sometime in the 70's. We completely gutted the main floor and attic to studs, and rebuilt from there. New layout, the whole deal. Ward did a complete rewire, new panel, data lines,...
Ward Electric - Iowa
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Reviewed in March 2012
I have been using Lewis Electric Co for the past 15 years. They have a very competitive price and I highly recommend them.
Lewis Electric Co
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Reviewed in August 2011
Bill Mangano is the electrician we dealt with. It was an emergency call since one of the main breakers in our electrical box had failed and it happened in a really bad way. The breaker was supposed to open, but it didn’t and it melted. We could smell something in the house and we were lucky...
Mangano Electric
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Reviewed in November 2014
My daughter bought a truck and was told it needed a new steering wheel. What we found was that the whole electrical system was a mess. Mitch from MPH was able to make the repairs and explained everything along the way. He also stood by the original estimate even though he ended up having to do...
MPH Auto Repair
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Reviewed in June 2014
Very professional and courteous. Fast response time. Excellent quality. We were very impressed.
Chisholm Electric
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Reviewed in April 2012
I couldn't have had a better experience with Hassler Electric! I was able to briefly explain what I needed done and Josh did the rest. He showed up on time and cleaned up after he was done. It is hard to find professionals who you can trust, but Josh was great! I have already recommended him...
Hassler Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2012
The rewiring was completed, but was not verified to be correctly done. My tenant was there the day the dryer was wired, and the electrician asked him if he thought the wiring looked ok. My tenant is a farmer, not an electrician. Miller Electric did not attempt to start the dryer and confirm...
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