Troubleshooting An Electric Dryer That Won'T Tumble

Your home dryer is an important appliance that helps dry out your laundry. With proper maintenance, your dryer can serve you for many years without constant malfunctions. One of the more common problems with electric dryers is a failure to tumble. Read on for the most likely causes of this problem and how you may be able to solve them. Belt or idler assembly pulley issues Dryers typically use a belt connected to an electric motor to turn the drum. [Read More]

Electrical Safety Tips: How To Purchase And Use A Power Cord Extension

Power cord extensions allow you to conveniently bring power to your electronic devices. However, proper care while using them is essential to reducing the risk of electrocution or fires. While buying and using a cord extension, you need to consider whether it was meant for indoor or outdoor use and check its wattage rating among other things. Keep reading for safety tips on choosing and using extension cords. Check the wattage rating [Read More]

Infrared Camera Use To Pinpoint Roofing Leaks

Trying to find the leaks in your roof can be a lot more difficult than you had hoped. If you have noticed water damage on your ceilings and just can't find where the leak is coming from, you have the option of using thermal imaging to find the leaks in your roof. Here, you will learn a little about infrared camera use for leak detection. How does this process work? [Read More]

Advantages Of A Spring Operated Electrical Switch

When you're working on a large-scale electrical project, you are going to want to make absolutely sure that you are able to connect and disconnect circuits as easily as possible. One relatively new addition to the method of disconnecting and connecting circuits is the spring operated electrical switch. Here are some of the advantages that are associated with using such a switch. 1. Monitors Condition Without Additional Sensors It can be a huge problem if you accidentally connect or disconnect power when that is not your explicit intention, especially when working on large electrical projects. [Read More]