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Do you experience a blown a circuit when using a window air conditioner in one room and turning on another window air conditioner in another room? |
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This is caused by an overloaded circuit. Window air conditioners require their own dedicated circuit and receptacle. |
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Does your circuit blow when you’re using a hair dryer in your bathroom? |
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Some hair dryers today draw over 1500 watts of power that will overload your bathroom circuit. The electrical code requires a 20 amp dedicated circuit and GFCI receptacle for a bathroom. |
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Why do my lights flicker in my house? |
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This could be a problem relating to the utility company, or an internal problem with a loose connection within the wiring. This type of situation can heat up, cause a hazard and damage appliances. |
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