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National Electrical Safety Month: Your Guide to Checking Electrical Hazards in Your Home

May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it the ideal time to check the systems that homeowners rely on every day. Electrical hazards often develop quietly through overloaded circuits, aging panels, or outdated outlets until they become costly or dangerous problems.

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Is Your Home a “Smart” Home?

Jul 08 2025

Fully automated homes offer the ultimate in Smart Home Technology, boasting George Jetson-like advancement once believed to be m

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Benjamin Franklin's Discovery of Electricity

Jul 08 2025

We all remember the story we were told in school as kids. Ben Franklin strapped a key to his kite and stood out in the rain waiting for lightning to strike.

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Common Electrical Problems

Jul 08 2025

Have you been disregarding these common electrical problems around your home? You may be able to fix it yourself! Common Electric

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How to Install a Dimmer Switch

Jul 08 2025

Are there certain lights inside or outside of your home that, when turned on, cause you to cower and cover your eyes? A dimmer swi

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A dimmer switch can make any light fixture in the home versatile by creating a different ambience in the room. Learn how to install one from Mr. Electric.

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Find Out If You Need Dedicated Circuits

Jul 08 2025

Are the appliances in your home set up to run safely, or do you often trip a breaker when you attempt to run one too many appliances simultaneously?

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How To Test A Circuit Breaker With A Multimeter

Jul 08 2025

A broken circuit breaker increases the risk of an electrical overload occurring in your home. An overload can cause a short circuit to occur, breaking your devices and appliances.

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About Mr. Electric

Established in 1994, Mr. Electric® is a global franchise organization providing electrical installation and repair services. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500,” Mr. Electric franchisees provide these services to both residential and commercial customers at almost 200 locations worldwide. Mr. Electric is a subsidiary of the Neighborly® family of service franchises.

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