Power strips are essential additions to your home office, kitchen, family room, and more. Without these critical tools, you wouldn’t have enough plugs for televisions, computers, speakers, and other appliances that enhance your comfort. However, all power strips are not created equal, and using the wrong power strip or wrongly using any power strip can have negative…
Is your sensor light in your Bethesda home staying on even after the power has been cut? This issue can be quite agitating (and energy-wasting), but you needn’t worry too much. The problem is actually quite common, and the majority of fixes are simple. With the service experts at Kolb Electric on your side, you’ll…
Commercial generators are the best way to keep your business running if a power outage occurs. There are several reasons why your generator may fail. Depending on the work you do, a lack of power may only be a minor inconvenience. If your business requires electricity to maintain safety, it can be a hazard if…
Having an overloaded circuit can cause a world of problems. Without immediate attention, it can also become a fire hazard, resulting in extensive and costly repairs. Circuits often get overloaded when too much electricity is forced to run through them. The cause is frequently having too many extension cords plugged into one outlet or too…
Modern electricity is a convenience you probably don’t think about often. You walk into your home, flip the light switch, your lights turn on, and you continue with your day. When your light switch doesn’t work correctly, it can quickly turn a minor inconvenience into a significant problem. Working on your own light switches is…
Deciding to buy a home isn’t easy. When you start your search, you need to know what you are looking for regarding size, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and amenities. You will also want to look closely at all its components, especially the plumbing and electrical systems. There are many visible signs to look for,…
Double tapped breakers are a common circuit breaker defect — but they are also one of the easiest electrical problems to correct.