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Potential Electrical Hazards in Your Home

Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s often had main electrical panels installed that were manufactured by Zinsco and then marketed under the brand “Sylvania.” These main and sub panels are extremely dangerous and are know fire hazards. They have a history of breakers failing and panel meltdowns. In fact, you may even find your home uninsurable if you have a Zinsco/Sylvania electrical panel in your home. This week, on You Got This!, we discuss […]

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DIY Electrical – When to Call the Pros

When you’re relaxing at home, do you notice lights that flicker or dim? Any wall outlets that appear discolored? Do you often trip your circuit breaker? With summer being wildfire season, it seems we’re focused on safety, but for this episode of You Got This!, we’re specifically talking about electrical safety. Electricity is nothing to play with, and certainly while some people have the skills to do some minor DIY fixes, we recommend calling in

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Choosing the Best StandBy Generator

The planned power outages are part of our summer now, and as we’ve previously discussed, being without power can be extremely stressful. But not everyone wants to or needs to invest in a full house standby generator. This week we cover the different kinds of standby generator options that are on the market.  Listen to this week’s episode of You Got This! The most expensive option, that allows you to keep your house fully powered,

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Preparing for Power Outages

As summer arrives, and the dreaded wildfire season, we’re sure to be faced with more Planned Power Outages. On this week’s episode, we discuss what you can do to alleviate the discomfort and prepare for these inconveniences. One of the things to prepare for now is to make sure you have propane in that outdoor grill. You can still feed the family, and even boil water for that ever important cup of java, using your

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Electrical DIY: What to Handle on Your Own

Electricity! Scary, shocking, most of the time safe.  This week  Rosalie and Andrew discuss what electrical issues are most likely safe for you to handle on your own, and which issues might require a professional. Fortunately, we know of a reliable Grass Valley area electrician.  (This is where we tell you to call ABT at 530-272-9120). Andrew discusses how to handle a number of electrical issues, including a loose outlet plug. In this case, turn off

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Electrical Panel Issues

Electrical panels: every house and living space has them. But how do you know that it’s still safe, and won’t cause a fire hazard? Luckily, Rosalie and Andrew cover what red flags indicate the panel isn’t safe, and what brand of electrical panels were recalled. Andrew says that in an older house, the electrical panel will need to be checked more frequently, usually every five years. And in some cases, every year. When you check

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