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Ask an Expert: Is it Dangerous to Overload a Circuit?

Wires in an electrical system or circuit have a maximum amount of current they can safely carry. How much is too much?

Ask an Expert: Household Electricity Use

How much electricity does the average household use in a year? And are there ways to decrease electricity use?

Ask an Expert: Cooling with Fans

Do ceiling fans cool the room itself or the occupants? Ask the expert!

Ask an Expert: Low-Flow Showerheads

How much can you save by installing low-flow showerheads?

Ask an Expert: Code Requirements for Home EV Chargers

What are the code requirements for home electric vehicle charging stations?