Home Electrical Problems, Repairs, and How Tos

Electrical Problems & Repairs

Electrical problems from blown fuses to unreliable outlets can be frustrating. Learn how to repair common electrical problems and issues safely.
changing an electrical outlet
How to Replace an Electrical Outlet: A Beginner's Guide
Main service panel door being opened
How Much Does It Really Cost to Replace an Electrical Panel?
Person plugging a charger into an outlet
My Brother Is a Cheapskate—This $14 Gadget Is His Favorite Money-Saver (and It’s On Sale)
Outside AC unit in summer
Why Isn't My Outside AC Unit Turning On? 6 Causes and How to Fix Them Fast
Replace Bathroom Exhaust Fan
How to Replace a Bathroom Fan: a Step-by-Step Guide
Mint table lamp on its side to be rewired
How to Rewire a Lamp
Finger pointing to tripped circuit breaker in service panel
How to Reset a Tripped Breaker
Lightbulbs in Trash
How to Dispose of Light Bulbs Properly
Closeup view of a new outdoor light fixture
How to Change an Outdoor Light Fixture
Hands installing an electric baseboard heater
How to Choose an Electric Baseboard Heater
Thermostat on wall
7 Common Reasons Your Thermostat Isn't Working
Hand pressing a newly installed doorbell
How to Install a Doorbell
Ceiling fan with fixed chain to turn on and off
How to Fix or Replace the Ceiling Fan Chain Quickly
ceiling fan
How to Fix a Noisy Ceiling Fan
Extension cord plug being replaced
How to Replace an Extension Cord Plug
Circuit breaker switch being pressed in home service panel
How to Reset a Circuit Breaker
person removing a light fixture dish
Troubleshooting Common Problems With Light Fixtures
Circuit breaker panel
How to Turn Off the Power to Your House
person unscrewing a light bulb in a fixture
How to Fix a Flickering Light Bulb
Yellow voltage tester inserted into wall outlet
How to Fix an Electrical Outlet by Yourself
person screwing in a light bulb
9 Reasons Why Light Bulbs Burn Out Too Quickly
Black light fixture getting light bulb replaced by hand
How to Replace a Bulb Socket in a Light Fixture
Running sink faucet with jammed garbage disposal unit
How to Fix a Jammed Sink Disposal With an Allen Wrench
Pulling a cord on a ceiling fan
How to Change Ceiling Fan Direction in Summer and Winter
woman examining a breaker box
What Happens When a Fuse Blows and How to Fix It
voltage tester
How to Test Outlets For Power and Voltage
How to Fix a Light Switch That’s Not Working
Closeup of soldering wires
How To Solder Wires
Electrical ground wires
Residential Electrical Service Grounding Requirements

Explore More Electrical

Wiring & Circuits Appliances