Some quick answers to common residential electrical questions. Feel Free to submit a new question, if you don't find the answer your looking for or if you would like some additional information to the answers we have provided. We will follow up with answer with in 48 hours and we might just add your question to our list of FAQ's to help others.
No. The circuit breaker is doing its job by protecting the circuit from over loads. You should have a licensed electrical contractor determine what is causing the overload. It could be something as simple as an electric space heater or air conditioner.
As long as the circuitry has not been altered, and the original installation is maintained in proper working condition. However, if your older home has been insulated or re-insulated, your knob and tube wiring is no longer safe as it is not meant to be in contact with any form of insulation. Please call us to asses the situation.
Most people don’t know that you need to turn a circuit breaker off all the way before trying to snap it back on. If you still have a problem, please call us for help.
Most likely one of your main fuses is blown. Please call us to inspect the situation.
Yes, we'll do a thorough inspection of your prospective house, condo or cottage and give you a written report on what we find.
Yes, we can help take care of the electrical aspect of all your kitchen appliances.
Yes, please call us before doing any further work. We'll come and inspect the situation and give you a free estimate on what it will take to finish the job.
Yes - new electrical outlets in your home can bring added convenience for things like TVs, stereos and computers. No job is too small and we ensure it's done safely and to code.
Yes, we can make redecorating easy. Overhead lights, chandeliers, lighting fans, pot lights, puck lights, under counter lights and more. We'll replace your old light fixtures with the new, making sure they work properly and safely. We'll even clean up before we go.
Yes, electric heat can be clean, safe and cost-effective. We'd be happy to give you a free estimate on how we can get the job done right without too much interruption to your home life.
Yes. Call us for a free estimate on how we can bring power to your garage so you can bring power to your tools.
Yes. Many older homes have outlets that are not equipped to handle three prong plugs on things like computers, appliances, power tools and more. We can easily update your outlets to handle them all.
We're always interested in hearing from licensed electricians who are dedicated to doing good work. From time to time we're also able to offer apprenticeship support. Please send your resume to info@adelphiaelectric.com
