Everything seems fine, then POOF—your power goes out. Chances are, you tripped a circuit breaker. Electrical problems are one of those things that tend to make a homeowner’s stress level skyrocket. You’re not sure what’s wrong, but suddenly you’ve lost access to the power you depend on in your DC area home!
Double tapped breakers are a common circuit breaker defect — but they are also one of the easiest electrical problems to correct.
Electricity enters your home from the utility provider through a small box on the wall called a fuse box. It goes by many other names as well, including service panel, junction box, and breaker panel. This is the central switchboard for your home’s entire electrical system, supplying power to light fixtures, outlets, and appliances throughout…
It’s fairly simple to understand how a large, high-draw appliance like a new air conditioner or hot tub may impact your energy bills. But can your television cause an increase in electricity use? It can. And if you’re about to go grab that nice new 48-inch you’ve been eyeballing, we’ve got some important information to…
Electricity allows your home to stay warm, your kitchen to cook food, your TV to play your favorite movies. And while electricity is essential to your family’s health and wellbeing, it can also be a serious threat to the safety of your children. Today’s blog at Kolb Electric will cover a few tips you can…
Want to know what the most common electrical problems in DC and Maryland are? Looking to understand how to troubleshoot your home’s electrical, or need to know when to call for a certified electrician? Follow along and our team will clue you in on the five most common problems our electricians handle! The Most Common…
You might think we discuss electrical safety to excess here on this blog. But we’re not just blowing smoke! There are over 25,000 or more electrical fires reported every single year in the United States. The most common causes of these? Mishandling of electrical devices! Safety is huge, and even a minor mistake can leave…