Polarized receptacles are electrical outlets that have two slots: a small “hot” slot and a larger neutral slot. Polarized receptacles ensure that the electrical currents flow along the appropriate wires in the circuit; hot along hot, neutral along neutral. What … Continue reading →

Can I use 2-prong to 3 prong adapter? 2-3 prong adapters can be safe if grounded and used properly, however, they might not provide the best function. If you own a home with all 2-prong outlets it is not likely … Continue reading →

Are two-pronged plugs dangerous? Two-pronged plugs are still safe to use. Their design accommodates devices that don’t have a metal casing. More importantly, there is enough insulation so that any conductive parts of the appliance or device are out of … Continue reading →

Dishwashers use only hot water for cleaning. Dishwashers are connected to the hot water line, which allows the dishwasher to wash with the hottest possible water.Dishwashers do not have a cold or warm cycle like a washing machine. Do dishwashers … Continue reading →

Yes, our dishwashers work without hot water and we do recommend connecting the appliance to cold water unless you have an energetically favourable means of generating energy from a suitable installation, e.g. solar heating system with circulation line. Do Bosch … Continue reading →

LED bulbs do get hot, but the heat is pulled away by a heat sink in the base of the bulb. From there, the heat dissipates into the air and the LED bulb stays cool, helping to keep its promise … Continue reading →

GFCI line side. Power is connected to the GFCI line side. Protected receptacle(s) will be connected to the GFCI load side as shown below. Which side of outlet is load? The line side of an outlet is where you connect … Continue reading →

All outdoor receptacles were first required to be GFCI-protected by the 1971 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Then it was limited to receptacles “with direct grade access to dwelling” in 1978, and direct grade access was further defined … Continue reading →

A GFCI without ground wire won’t protect a computer from static electricity, so you have to label it as such, but it will protect human life in the event of a short circuit. And, if your goal is to pass … Continue reading →

Electricity is measured in Watts and kilowatts A Watt is the unit of electrical power equal to one ampere under the pressure of one volt. One Watt is a small amount of power. Some devices require only a few Watts … Continue reading →

Heating. Percent Used: 27% Cooling. Percent Used: 19% Water Heater. Percent Used: 14% Washer and Dryer. Percent Used: 13% Lights. Percent Used: 12% Refrigerator. Percent Used: 8% Electric Oven. Percent Used: 3% Dishwasher. Percent Used: 2% How can I tell … Continue reading →

approximately 12 years. According to the United States Department of Energy, refrigerators last approximately 12 years. At that point, it’s likely time to replace it. Of course, if your refrigerator is not energy-efficient, you may want to consider replacing it … Continue reading →

Mirrors. It is generally assumed that any mirrors hung in bathrooms (above the sink) will convey with the house. However, if they are just hanging they may be removed by the seller. Do you leave mirrors when selling house? Essentially, … Continue reading →

If someone in a utility control room can read your meter remotely, shut off power to your house, and modulate individual appliances to shed load during peak hours, then so could hackers.The good news is that homeowners don’t need to … Continue reading →

If just one (or a few) of your radiators aren’t heating up, the most common reason for this is trapped air. If you’ve just turned the heating back on after the summer, air can become trapped in your radiators, causing … Continue reading →