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Frequently Asked Home Electrical Questions

We get tons of phone calls from customers asking electrical questions. We compiled some of the top questions for anyone to use for reference.

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What is a Short or Short Circuit?

A short or a short circuit is the same problem. It occurs when a hot wire comes in contact with the equipment ground or grounded conductor. The hot wire is the one that carries the electrical current. The grounded conductor is known as the white wire or the neutral. The equipment ground is known as the green wire or bare conductor.

Excess heat is created during a short circuit. A spark can be created during a short circuit. This can lead to a fire. Fortunately, a circuit breaker can prevent this from happening.

What is a GFCI Outlet?

A GFCI outlet is designed to stop you from suffering electric shock if moisture is around. If you have a home that was built after 1981, then you probably have GFCI outlets in your bathroom, garages, bedrooms, and bathrooms. You can tell whether an outlet is a GFCI outlet by seeing if there are two buttons on it.

A Light Fixture is Causing my Light Bulbs to Constantly Blow Out. Is This Caused by a Short in the Wires?

This problem is not caused by a short in the wires. Your circuit breaker protects you from the short circuits. You may be able to correct this problem by choosing a bulb with a lower wattage.

You will also need to check the voltage of your home. Many light bulbs are designed to run between 110 to 120 volts. Many homes have voltages that exceed 125 volts. A higher voltage will decrease the lifespan of your light bulbs.

If you are in need of an electrician, contact Dean’s Professional Plumbing, Heating & Air.

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From HVAC to plumbing to electrical, our team has the experience to do it all! For jobs big and small, we'll get it done right.
Over 100 years of experience in each trade

From HVAC to plumbing to electrical, our team has the experience to do it all! For jobs big and small, we'll get it done right.

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Our team puts customers first in everything that we do. We'll work tirelessly to ensure you're satisfied with our service!
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Our team puts customers first in everything that we do. We'll work tirelessly to ensure you're satisfied with our service!

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We believe in being the best, so we only work with the best! All of our professionals provide top-quality workmanship.
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I recently bought a new house and quite a few things needed upgrading / replacing. Deans has done fantastic work on all these things. Scheduling is fast and easy. They are able to come out quickly to assess it and give an estimate. And they can quickly schedule the service. All the technicians have been fantastic. Friendly, and quick and efficient. I am so glad I am a member and I will recommend Deans to anyone. Mark B.
Matthew came for a general plumbing inspection. He was friendly and polite and even a little bit early for his appointment. That is a wonderful thing. He checked all the toilets and sinks, the water heater and water softener. All the while explaining what he was doing. He had some ideas on a few repairs but wasn't an alarmist about it. Things that just had to be done, sooner than later, but not immediately. The Dean's club membership is definitely worth it. Susan M.
Eric B was awesome and informative. Today he came and gave us a rundown of our new homes air ventilation and Furnace/AC systems so we are all ready for winter and beyond. We had Dean's install a new furnace, ac and water heater at our previous home and they did such a wonderful job and so easy to work with we will only use them from now on. Thanks again for a wonderful experience. Jayme K.
I had Dean's come out a couple times for different services. Once to install venting for a bath fan and once for service for my furnace. There were no surprises in pricing and service was quick. Sam was the tech both times and he did a great job for both jobs. For the furnace, he diagnosed the issue within minutes of starting the work and got it up and running quickly. They had all the parts in the truck already. As far as the appointment, I requested service online, had a call back within 15 min and the tech was in my driveway an hour later. I would highly recommend Dean's. Dan P.
Of the several electricians I contacted, Dean's offered by far the quickest dispatch time, which is great because my thermostat broke and wouldn't start my A/C at all. Given that temperatures are supposed to reach 98 degrees tomorrow, time was of the essence. Thankfully, Dean's had someone out within an hour. I worked with Seth, who was professional, helpful and knowledgeable. He ran a 'C' wire to our new smart thermostat and got it installed in about an hour at a reasonable price. I will definitely recommend Dean's to anyone who needs an electrician. Michael Y.
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