Outlet mechanisms are hidden by design, so it can be surprisingly difficult to tell if there’s something wrong with them. There are also all kinds of things that can go wrong with your outlets, and each problem could have several different effects. Sometimes, an outlet could seem to work perfectly well… until it starts … [Read more...]
How Can I Fix a Loose Outlet?
Since we use electrical outlets nonstop every day, it’s easy to forget how dangerous they can be. All that separates us from the dangerous, high-voltage electrical currents flowing through our wires is a hard plastic shell. If your outlets ever look loose, it’s very important to fix it right away. Loose outlets could … [Read more...]
How Does My Electricity Move Through My Home?
Two weeks ago, we started telling the story of LA’s electricity. First, we covered who makes your electricity and where it comes from. Then, we figured out how all that electricity actually gets from where it’s generated all the way to you. Now, we’ve reached the final chapter in the ongoing story of your home’s … [Read more...]
