Why does my breaker keep tripping? Common causes and what to do
A breaker that trips once is doing its job. A breaker that trips again and again is pointing to an overload, a fault or a worn part. Here is how to tell which.
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Electrical Guides for Texas Homes and Businesses
Plain answers to the electrical questions Texans ask most, written by AA Electrical Services & Design.
100 amp vs 200 amp electrical panel: when a panel upgrade makes sense
Is 100 amp service enough for your home, or is it time for 200 amps? Here is how to tell, what an upgrade involves, and what drives the cost.
Home EV charger installation in Texas: Level 2 chargers and the Tesla Wall Connector explained
What it takes to charge an EV at home in Texas: Level 1 vs Level 2, what the Tesla Wall Connector needs, and whether your panel can handle it.
Whole house generator vs portable generator for Texas power outages
Standby and portable generators solve different problems. Here is how they compare for Texas storms, heat and winter outages, and how to connect either one safely.
Flickering lights: causes, and when to call an emergency electrician
Some flickering is harmless. Some points to a loose connection that can start a fire. Here is how to tell the difference and when to call right away.
Signs your house needs rewiring: knob and tube, aluminum wiring and older Texas homes
Older Texas homes often hide knob and tube, aluminum or ungrounded wiring. Here are the warning signs, the real risks, and what a rewire involves.
GFCI vs AFCI outlets and breakers: what they do and where they go
GFCI devices protect people from shock. AFCI devices protect homes from wiring fires. Here is how each works, where each belongs, and what to do when one keeps tripping.
Whole house surge protection for Texas storm season
Thunderstorms, hurricanes and a strained summer grid all send surges into Texas homes. Here is how a whole house surge protector works, and where its limits are.
What counts as an electrical emergency, and what to do before the electrician arrives
A sparking outlet, a burning smell or half the house going dark should not wait. Here is how to recognize an electrical emergency and what to do in the first few minutes.
Smart home wiring: a planning guide for new builds and remodels
Wireless devices still depend on good wiring. Here is what to plan for, room by room, while the walls are open in a new build or remodel.
Commercial electrical maintenance checklist for Texas offices, restaurants, retail and warehouses
A practical checklist for keeping a commercial building's electrical system safe and running, with notes by building type and season.
Recessed lighting and LED lighting upgrades: layout, dimmers and what installation involves
Good recessed lighting comes from planning. Here is how to space the lights, choose LED fixtures and dimmers that work together, and what installation involves.
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