Month: September 2014

lights flicker

If My Lights Flicker—What Does That Mean?

Flickering lights are always a bit worrisome. It can happen during a thunderstorm, while the family is getting ready in the morning, or when a large appliance kicks on.. In some cases, an isolated light flicker isn’t a big deal. If the problem persists, though, you will want to get it checked out by Denver area electrical experts, like Piper Electric.

Why Do My Lights Flicker?

There are many possible reasons your lights may flicker from time to time: Continue reading “If My Lights Flicker—What Does That Mean?”

GFCI

My GFCI Won’t Reset! Piper Team Please Help Me!

GFCI-ResetGround fault circuit interrupters are common in many homes today. In fact, new homes are required to use GFCIs in certain areas like bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoor areas, and unfinished basements. This is because GFCIs provide a level of protection from electrical shock from things like water, which can cause serious injury or even death.

However, they do need to be reset from time to time. They are designed to shut off if they detect current flowing through an unintended path. If this happens, the GFCI will interrupt the electrical current, which will depower any devices plugged into it and possibly cause power outages at other outlets on the same circuit. Continue reading “My GFCI Won’t Reset! Piper Team Please Help Me!”