How to Choose Smoke Detectors for Your Home: Hardwired vs Battery, Photoelectric vs Ionization, and When to Replace Them
How Often to Replace Smoke Detectors: The Short Answer The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends replacing every smoke alarm 10 years after its manufacture date, which is printed on the back or side of the unit, and sooner if it fails a test. Test each alarm monthly and replace standard batteries at least once […]
Why Your Landscape Lights Stopped Working: Common Causes Phoenix Homeowners Can Check First
Why Landscape Lights Stop Working: The Short Answer Most low-voltage landscape lighting failures trace back to one of five things: a tripped GFCI outlet feeding the transformer, a transformer or timer problem, corroded wire connectors underground, a cable nicked by a shovel or string trimmer, or a failed bulb or fixture. Start at the outlet […]
GFCI vs AFCI Outlets: What the Difference Is and Where Phoenix Homes Need Each
GFCI vs AFCI: The Short Answer A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protects people from electric shock. It cuts power the instant current starts leaking out of the circuit, which is why it belongs anywhere electricity and water can meet: kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry areas, and outdoors. An AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) protects the […]