Have you ever noticed the reset button on a power strip or surge protector? It's there to serve the same purpose as a blown ...

You probably already know how to reset a circuit breaker, but what about your kids or baby-sitter? Use this tutorial to show them how.

Today's tip comes from a Houston electrical contractor. According to On-Time Electric, this is the right way to reset a circuit breaker: Firmly grasp and push the circuit breaker "handle" and push ...

A circuit breaker that will not reset could indicate a short circuit or ground fault due to loose or damaged wiring or an overload on the circuit. Or the breaker itself could be malfunctioning.

Discovering your water heater isn't heating water properly is a nightmare when it's time to shower. Thankfully, you can ...

Outlets and breakers with GFCI, which stands for ground fault circuit interrupter, monitor current flow on the ungrounded (the hot) and the grounded conductor (the neutral).