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5 Things to Look for When Hiring an Electrician

September 15, 2019

While some electrical workers will enter the profession after attending a technical school, many will receive their formal training through apprenticeships with professionals that are already in the industry.

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Hot Shot Electric GFI Outlet

WHAT IS A GFCI OUTLET?

June 20, 2019

What is a GFCI Outlet? Standing for “ground fault circuit interrupter”, a GFCI is an extra safety measure to protect people from potential danger. GFCI are used in bathrooms, kitchens, unfinished basements and any place where the outlet may come in contact with water. The outlet has a mechanism that…

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Hot Shot Electric Breaker Box

HOW DO I RESET A BREAKER?

June 20, 2019

How Do I Reset a Breaker? When looking at your electrical panel there should be one switch that is not aligned with the others. If you look closely, it should show that it is in the off position. To turn the breaker back on you will need to push the…

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Hot Shot Electric Light Bulbs

WHY ARE THE LIGHTS IN MY HOME FLICKERING?

June 20, 2019

Why are the Lights in my Home Flickering? This may just be the light bulb. Check that the light bulb is properly screwed in and if there is no difference, then replace the bulb. Is it still flickering? This is an indication that there is a loose wire which should…

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