• Carbon monoxide detectors are suitable for around 7 years.

• LED Technology does not last forever. They are rated for a certain amount of hours.

• Electronics in the light can go bad due to circuitry or poor quality.

• Color temperatures are rated from warm or soft white to bright white. Choose the right color scheme when you have multiple lights of different styles in one room.

• Clean fans every year to ensure efficiency. This includes heaters with internal blowers.

• Wall blower heaters can build up dust, posing a fire hazard because they have no filter.

• Keep generators outside. Carbon monoxide can sneak indoors if not properly distanced.

• Before going solar, you should seek help designing the layout of roof panels and the space required in your home. Solar inverters are good, and batteries help in outage situations.

• Decorative lighting similar to Christmas lighting by NEC cannot be on for more than 90 days.

• When using space heaters, be mindful of the circuit they are using. Space heaters generally use almost the maximum amount of a bedroom's 15 amp circuit. The same goes for portable AC units.

• If your receptacle is not holding in the plug, replace it.

• Mylar balloons are dangerous to electricians. Cookies are fine.

• Having a ground fault circuit interrupter does not mean you won't get shocked. It will do its job and open the circuit before you fry.

• During construction, it is a good practice to have all trades provide their own GFCI protection integrated with their extension cords.

• Many homeowners are legally able to work in their own homes. Check with your city to ensure your home is code-compliant.

• Before you call an electrician to troubleshoot a problem, make a note of what happened before the problem. Weather can be a factor.

• Some jurisdictions may require the homeowner to have a professional trim tree around overhead power lines.

• During windy conditions, this may be a factor when flickering power is in your home.

• Underground electricity can be difficult to troubleshoot. Ensure there are no trees or large bushes growing near your meter.

• Always call 811 before you dig. This is a free service, and it is available within 48 hours under normal circumstances.

• Landscape lighting can be tricky. Make sure you have the proper light and length of wire by the manufacturer.

• When upgrading or replacing your water heater, make sure the voltages and wiring match for the new replacement.

• Electrical enclosures such as meter bases outside and indoor panels are required to have 3 feet of clearance in front of them at all times.

• Ghost voltage is when your microwave is being plugged in and it has a display. There is no extension cord plugged into the wall, and there is nothing on the other end.

• Exterior wall insulation plays a big part in the electrical system. The large fluctuations in temperature can expand and contract the devices in the wall, such as your plugs and switches, causing wiring to come loose. The same goes for outdoor panels.

• Old and outdated light fixtures may not be appealing. Cleaning them or even installing a bright LED may do the trick. The quality of materials is not as it was before. Keeping it and retrofitting it may be more cost-effective.

• Surge protective devices installed in panels have a life expectancy of 2 to 3 years. Most have lights that are on when they are working properly.

• Electrical panels have a life of 25 to 40 years. There is no need to replace unless you need more power for a remodel, a main part has failed, it has passed its life expectancy, or it has been deemed a hazard.