Do you have enough amperage capacity in the service panel for a new 240-volt appliance? Service panels are rated for the maximum amps they can provide.

Fear not–here’s a comprehensive guide to help relabel your circuit breaker panel accurately and efficiently. You’ll finally know which circuit breakers control every single appliance, light ...

How a Transfer Switch Works Think of a transfer switch as a miniature circuit breaker panel that draws electricity from your generator instead of the power company.

Whether you're replacing an old circuit breaker or adding a section to safely power a new appliance, here is an idea of how much it will cost you.

Most places you live in today will manage their electrical power via circuit breakers, though fuse boxes predated that technology in the early 20th century.

Police shut off circuit breaker swiping scheme in Riverside County A man shines a flashlight at residential circuit breaker panel. Breakers have become a target for thieves, police say.

Inside the panel, you should see circuit breakers aligned in vertical or horizontal rows. Next to each circuit breaker, there should be writing that describes what area of the house that specific ...

Attorneys representing Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative in a $2.2 million civil lawsuit that a Baker City couple filed in ...

Maybe you're thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing. While a whole house model can be very expensive, Consumer Reports says there's a less pricey option to power just the ...

Q: We just bought a home, and I need to find the electrical panel. I have read that it is important to label the breakers, and I am not sure how to do that. A: Your electrical panel can provide a ...

A man shines a flashlight at residential circuit breaker panel. Breakers have become a target for thieves, police say. (Getty Images / iStockphoto ...