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Gain Confidence And Learn How To Replace Your Own Outlets

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Are you interested in upgrading one or more outlets in your home but have no idea how to? Do you need to replace a damaged outlet? If yes, to either of these questions, then this is the blog post for you!

The idea of changing an outlet usually gets mixed feeling from many people. Some people will either know how to do it with no problems and others may have a fear of getting electrocuted which can prevent them from ever learning how. Whatever the reason, many people fail to learn how to replace an outlet, which is a very simple and basic home repair.

So, whether you are updating an old outlet or replacing a damaged outlet, these step-by-step instructions will help you ensure a smooth replacement while giving you confidence in your actions.

What You Need:

  • Outlet
  • Outlet Cover
  • Flathead and Philip Screwdrivers
  • Wire Stripper

When changing outlets, it is important to remember to shut the power off in the area where the outlet is located.

You can do this by turning off the switch in the fuse box to the specified location. Once the power has been shut off, the next thing to do is test the outlet. Plug a small appliance in the outlet to test if the outlet has no power. If the appliance is off, you have turned off the right circuit switch, if not, go back to the fuse box and locate the correct switch.

Once the power is off, grab your tools and begin replacing the outlet:

  1. Remove the outlet cover with a flathead screwdriver and place aside.
  2. Unscrew the two outlet screws and pull “old” outlet from wall, carefully.
  3. Unscrew one wire from the old outlet and then use the wire stripper to expose more wire.
  4. Take the exposed wire and using a Philip screwdriver, screw the wire onto the new outlet on the same position as it was on the old outlet.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have unscrewed, stripped, and screwed in all stripped wires to the correct location on the new outlet.
  6. Place new outlet back into wall and screw the outlet cover back in place.
  7. Turn the circuit switch to the outlet back on and test the outlet.
  8. Enjoy you’re new and upgraded outlet!

If you would like any advice from your Electrician Experts, please contact us today for your questions at (936) 756-0442.

This Math Problem Will Change Your Home, Forever; All You Need Is Time, Patience, & a Little Curiosity

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It is safe to say that most people own at least one computer. Owning a computer may also mean owning accessories for your personal computer. For example, speakers, an additional monitor, printer, modem, router, keyboard, and mouse. For those who use their computers for picture sharing or school work may also have an external flash drive, which allows extra space for storing files and pictures without slowing down the computer. Now, consider how many power cords will need to be plugged into an outlet in order to power a computer and its accessories. If you try to plug in all of these appliances, you will find that your standard outlet only allows for two appliances at a time. You could plug an extension cord to another outlet to power more devices and appliances, but still, more plugs are needed? This is the point where you are hoping you have a power strip, which allows for housing several different outlets on a single bar.

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4 Electrical Issues That You Can Troubleshoot in Your Home

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Most electrical problems need to be handled by a licensed electrician, like the ones at  A&H Electric.  If you are not a qualified professional, a mistake could be made that could cause an electrical fire and the results could be disastrous!  Every year many house fires are caused by improper electrical wiring, so if you aren’t sure, don’t try to fix it yourself.  There are, however, a few problems that can be safely solved with a little bit of troubleshooting.

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Electricity, More Than Just Power

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Electricity is a crucial thing for many of us to have. It powers and charges are cellular phones, personal computers, microwaves, refrigerator, etc. These house hold items have become important objects to have in our daily lives. As a result, electricity has also become important in order to accomplish tasks each day.

For example, many who sit at a desk for work usually work with computers. Without electricity to power our devices, we would not be able to turn on our computers to enter and receive information. Time and time again, we realize how much of a necessity it is when the power goes out in the neighborhood, town, city, or wherever. Nonetheless, the outcome is still the same. We, as people have grown to have electricity all around us, for the most part.

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Let The Temperature Rise This Summer, Not Your Electric Bill!

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How To Save Money On Your Electric Bill - Houston, Texas
Every summer, the electric bill begins to rise alongside the rising temperatures outside. One gets hotter while the other burns holes in your pockets, but is there anything you can do about this? Of course, it begins with being aware!

By becoming more aware of yourself and your surroundings, you can begin to see the big picture. How much are you actually spending on fast food or do you remember turning off the lights once you leave a room? Becoming observant can help you save money, and even better, save money on your electric bill.

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We Take Pride In Our Work

A&H Electric, Why Choose A&H Electric

 

A&H Electric has more than 40 years of electrical construction experience to Houston and we take pride in that. We can design and install any electrical project or electrical repair for commercial or residential customers. We are able to do this by ensuring that A&H Electric’s Electricians are licensed and well trained.

Our electricians go through a Safety and Training course before ever setting foot in your home or business. This brings confidence to our customers when meeting their electrician because you can rest assured that they have passed this important course. A&H Electric also provides weekly safety and training meetings to ensure that everyone is up-to-date with our services. Within these meetings, we ensure that our Licensed Electricians are also up-to-date with our customer service training and company procedures. We understand how important our customers are and teach these same principals to our electricians.

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How It Works: The Light Bulb

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In 1878 and 1879, both Englishman Sir Joseph Swan and American Thomas Edison were able to create lighting device, called a light bulb. Both light bulbs of the mid 1800s were effective enough then that the structure of the light bulb has not changed much.

A glass light bulb will contain several parts in order to create energy. When the light bulb has a power supply, such as being screwed into a lamb, an electric current will flow within the circuit, and then light is emitted. In this picture from HowStuffWorks, you can see that there is a (n):

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Electricity 101: Volts, Amperes & Watts

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Everyone uses electricity but most of us don’t know more than that we couldn’t have a refrigerator or a TV without it. Even though all electrical matters and work should be done by a professional electrician, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t know the basics. Here are some common terms and units you will come across when talking about your home’s wiring.

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Circuit Breaker: What Is Its Purpose?

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When the power suddenly goes out in the house, most people immediately check the circuit breaker. This is a step in the right direction, as all the electricity in the building must go through the circuit breaker, where it is determined if there is a problem in the current, such as being the electric current being too high. But how many people really know what the purpose of a circuit breaker is? A circuit breaker is a device that will automatically stop the flow of a current in an electric circuit to protect an electrical circuit from damages caused by an overload or a short circuit. This ensures that if there is a problem, the circuit breaker will then “trip”, cut the power, and will not allow electricity where the problem is occurring until the problem is fixed.

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