Leviton Load Center Image used with permission by copyright holder Leviton Smart Circuit Breaker Image used with permission by copyright holder Installing a new load center, commonly called an ...

Q: Several weeks ago, I read your column about installing electrical wiring. I’m curious about circuit breakers. What is the primary purpose of circuit breakers? Are there different types of breakers?

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Double-tapped circuit breakers are one of the most common electrical defects that home inspectors find. Everyone seems to sign off on this defect as a 'big deal', but I'm here to tell you it's not. It ...

Every time a breaker trips, it is quietly telling you something about the limits of your wiring, yet most homeowners misread that signal. Instead of seeing a protective device doing its job, you might ...

Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI and AFCI, and which are best? — Peggy T. Dear Peggy: You are ...

The newly cloud-connected Leviton Load Center features intelligent circuit breakers that you can control or monitor from your phone. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

Your breaker panel is designed to quietly protect you, but one common shortcut inside that metal box can slowly cook wires, ...

Your circuit breakers are some of the most important but least understood parts of your home's electrical system, keeping you safe from electrical fires. Let's take a look at how they work.

Electricity is at the center of our everyday lives. From computers, cell phones, televisions, and even now our vehicles. We find ourselves in a world where most things are powered by electricity, and ...

Thousands of homes across the U.S. are at risk of fire after unknowingly having counterfeit circuit breakers installed. Miami Breaker issued a recall this week for 43,600 circuit breakers after Square ...