Main Electrical Panel

At Mister Sparky, we’re very big on yearly home electrical inspections. We know all too well that small issues can turn into big problems, especially when ...

It’s nice to get away – from work, chores, and even your own home. While many people still opt for hotel living, others prefer the comfort of home without being ...

We are a gadget-friendly society. As we add more phones, tablets, computers, portable media speakers, etc. (the list goes on and on!), we are running out of ...

For all the great things that springtime brings - flowers, better weather, Cadbury cream eggs – it also brings some not-so-great things – allergies, flooding, ...

Whether you’re polishing the sliver or getting a haircut, all things can benefit from a brush-up. This also includes your electrical system. While your ...

Flickering lights can be unsettling. Whether it’s a loose bulb or your everyday poltergeist, blinking or faulty lighting can be a nuisance. It can also be a ...

In this day and age, it seems as though we’re hyper-connected, a world of convenience at our fingertips. Between our video games, TVs and computers, our washing ...

Keep the fireworks up in the air – and out of your home. Day to day use of electrical appliances sometimes causes a jolt similar to static electricity. While ...

From The Jetsons to 2001: A Space Odyssey to Inspector Gadget and Tony Stark, human beings have always had a fascination with smart home technology. It has the ...

You’ve heard the term “ground wire” and you know you have them installed in outlets around your home. But do you know what they do? The answer has major ...

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is good advice… sometimes. And when it comes to your home’s electrical system, you can leave well enough alone more often than ...

Dealing with a Low Electrical Humming Noise Buzzing Around the House? If you’ve ever experienced an electrical humming noise somewhere in your home, you know ...

Do Light Bulbs Keep Blowing Out at Home? Here’s What It May Mean. More and more homeowners are making the switch to LED light bulbs as prices continue to drop. ...

The flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana has damaged hundreds of thousands of homes, and the recovery ahead will continue for months. ...

Among the more obvious pieces of electrical safety advice you may have encountered is to never saw the third prong off of an electrical plug in order to fit it ...

Have you ever tripped a circuit breaker? If you have, you probably made your way to your home’s main electrical panel to restore power to the circuit. You may ...

If you live in an older home, you might find that your electrical work can’t deliver all the power you need for your modern equipment and devices. Newer homes ...

Most homes today have the capacity to handle 220 volts in their electrical systems. Modern dryers, stoves, hot water heaters and other appliances all use the ...

One of the biggest hazards of your home electrical system is the possibility of an electric shock. Whether there is an accident during an electrician’s work or ...

You can't see the electrical wiring in your home, but it’s integral to your day-to-day life. The electrical work behind your walls is responsible for lighting ...

Revamping your home's electrical work can be a big headache. You need to find a qualified electrician and write what could be a hefty check for work that might ...

When you're in the market for a new house, every little detail counts. If you overlook an important flaw, you could be in for major repair or overhaul bills in ...