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21. Installing a Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket
(Ceiling Fans)
...  a ceiling fan, support for the electrical box is important. The box needs to be nailed or screwed into a framing member. Ideally, extra wood blocking should be added to support the fan and heavy duty screw ...
Created on 18 April 2016
22. How To Install a GFCI Outlet
(Wiring)
... four wires attached you will need to reattach all of them. The extra two wires are to feed the next outlet in the circuit. As a safety precaution you want to wrap electrical tape around the lugs. This ...
Created on 18 April 2016
23. Troubleshooting Wireless Doorbells
(Doorbells)
Wireless doorbells as the name implies do not have wires that connect them to the house's electrical supply. In fact, they are powered by batteries and use transmitters to relay signals when the doorbel ...
Created on 17 April 2016
24. How To Fix a Doorbell
(Doorbells)
Learning how to fix a doorbell is a skill that will save you time and money. Doorbells are simple electrical devices that are easy to fix or replace. You can buy a entire doorbell kit for under $20 to ...
Created on 12 April 2016
25. Wired Doorbell Installation
(Doorbells)
... d. Another caution is that wired doorbells are hooked to your home's power supply. Electrical shocks are possible and dangerous. Never work on wiring unless the power is off. Wired Doorbell Installa ...
Created on 12 April 2016
26. Wiring an Electric Hot Water Heater
(Electric Water Heaters)
... of your electric water heater. Did you answer yes to the two questions above? Yes, then you are allowed to continue reading. Safety when it comes to an electrical repair cannot be stressed enough. Serious ...
Created on 09 April 2016
27. Water Heater Gas Valve Problems
(Gas Water Heaters)
... e 'Gas Hot Water Heater Troubleshooting', if you are unsure of your problem. How a Gas Valve Works The gas valve sends gas to both the pilot light and the main burner. It senses electrical current f ...
Created on 09 April 2016
28. How To Fix a Garbage Disposal
(Garbage Disposals)
... . A garbage disposal is both a plumbing and an electrical device. Therefore, repairs can involve both of these disciplines. Jams and clogs are you most common ailment. How To Fix Your Garbage Dispos ...
Created on 26 March 2016
29. Natural Gas Safety Tips
(Safety)
...  } Gas Leaks If you smell gas, contact your natural gas provider or call 911. Leave the building until someone inspects the home to make sure it is safe. Do not use any electrical device ...
Created on 25 March 2016
30. Testing for Ground on Water Heater Elements
(Electric Water Heaters)
... . See the article, 'Testing a Water Heater Element for Continuity'. This is another simple test that determines whether or not the electrical current is passing through the element correctly. If power  ...
Created on 17 March 2016
31. Water Heater Element Testing
(Electric Water Heaters)
...  the elements. WARNING!! Make Sure the Power is OFF!!! BEFORE You Work on Electrical Devices!!! Troubleshooting Water Heater Element Issues The only way to tell if a heating element is bad is to ...
Created on 17 March 2016
32. Removing a Water Heater Dip Tube
(Water Heaters)
... ve to touch the electrical wiring for this repair, but you do not want the water heating up. See the article 'Shutting Down an Electric Water Heater' for instructions on the right procedure. You can da ...
Created on 10 March 2016
33. Troubleshooting Hot Water Heaters
(Water Heaters)
... or LP gas. Burner issues, pilot light issues and the famous thermocouple are among the things you might be faced with. Electric hot water heaters use electricity to heat the water. A heavy duty electrical ...
Created on 09 March 2016
34. Gas Stove Troubleshooting Guide
(Appliances)
...  ignitor, you may have electrical issues. The unit may have become unplugged from the wall. Other possible reasons an electrical ignitor is malfunctioning could be that the outlet is not working. Yo ...
Created on 25 February 2016
35. Installing Hardware for Pocket Doors
(Pocket Doors)
... ore than twice the length of the door to allow for the opening and the jambs. In addition, the area where the pocket goes cannot have plumbing, electrical or heating runs in it. The door will fill t ...
Created on 18 July 2012
36. Troubleshooting Pocket Doors
(Pocket Doors)
... l frame that has to be built into the wall. The header for a pocket door has to be twice as wide as a normal door. The reason for this is that half of the door opening is hidden in the wall. The electrica ...
Created on 18 July 2012
37. Fixing a Stuck Garbage Disposal
(Garbage Disposals)
A stuck garbage disposal is evident by the loud electrical sound that it makes when you try to turn it on. With the motor unable to turn the disposal it strains to get it moving. Turn it off quickly, you ...
Created on 18 July 2012
38. What Is a Grounded Outlet
(Receptacles)
Outlets without grounding can be a safety issue. Electrical shocks can result when an outlet is not properly grounded. Newer home built under modern codes are required to have grounding for all electrical ...
Created on 18 July 2012
39. How To Install an Outlet
(Receptacles)
Installing electrical outlets, there could be several reasons why you would need to do that. Before you replace it though, make sure it is not something simpler. Is this something you can do? Is is ...
Created on 18 July 2012
40. How To Test an Outlet
(Receptacles)
...  on to other things. No need to install electrical outlets this time.  ...
Created on 18 July 2012
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