FAQs
- Q?What forms of payment do you accept?
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All forms of credit cards, checks, and money orders.
- Q?My circuit breaker in the bathroom tripped; does that mean something is wrong, and should I put a larger breaker in the panel box?
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Usually, a circuit breaker trips because it is overloaded. If you were running a hair dryer, electric heater, and another appliance on the circuit simultaneously, you probably caused it to trip.
If this occurs often, and even when you aren’t using several electrical appliances, there may be an electrical short or defective switch or receptacle. It is not a good idea just to add a larger circuit breaker, and you may want to have a licensed Arizona electrician take a look.
- Q?Is it a good idea to have a halogen bulb in a work light?
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Halogen delivers more realistic, cleaner light and is very bright. It is a good work light because of the illumination, but it will get extremely hot and must be kept away from plants and anything flammable. It is not an economical source of light so you would only want to use it sparingly.
- Q?What is the reason for using a polarized plug?
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The two slots of a 110-volt electrical outlet represent a live wire and a ground wire. The polarized receptacle makes certain that an appliance with a polarized plug inserts the correct way. The wider part of the male plug is the ground, and properly polarized appliances are much less likely to give you a shock while in use.
- Q?What type of switch do I need if I want to turn a light on and off from two different locations?
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It is called a 3-way switch, which may seem a little confusing. This terminology comes from the fact that a single pole switch has two cases, on and off. When another switch is added, you have a third case. If you go to three switches that control a light or other appliance, you have a 4-way switch. For wiring, you will need a three wire with ground for your 3-way switch.
- Q?What is the significance of the colors on an electrical wire?
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The color indicates what each is to be used for when they attach to the electrical service. A red or black wire is the live or “hot.” White is the neutral, and the bare wire or green one is the ground. Some other color variations might be used in certain instances.
It is important not to cross wires. If you are unsure how to do electrical wiring, it is advised to get a professional Arizona electrician to perform the work for you.
- Q?Does every receptacle in my kitchen need to be the ground-fault interrupter type?
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If all the receptacles are wired into the same circuit, you only need one ground fault unit, which will trip all the receptacles in the case of an overload or a short in the circuit.
- Q?Will I have any problem changing out my bedroom light fixture and installing a ceiling fan and light combination instead?
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If you are satisfied with turning the light and the fan on with one wall switch and controlling which one is on by pulling the chains on the fixture, you can easily wire it to what is there. This may be difficult, however, based on ceiling height.
If you want to control both from an individual wall switch, you will need to run another wire and add the switch, which is difficult in a finished room. Another issue is the electrical box where the light is mounted. If it is not mounted on a structural framing member, you don’t want to attach a 35-pound fan to it for obvious reasons.
If you need any type of electrical work performed in the Phoenix area for your home or business, Dodge Electric is standing by to help. No job is too small or too large, whether you need small home switch wiring or large scale commercial or industrial electrical contracting. For prompt and courteous service, contact Dodge Electric at 480-926-1033. Dodge Electric offers free estimates, skilled and knowle
