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Plugs Not Working? Check Your GFCI Outlet
What is a GFCI outlet? A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet is an electrical device that is designed to shut off power when it detects current flow through an unintended path such as a person or water. They are used to reduce the...
How To Upgrade Recessed Lighting To LED
Raise your hand if you were angry when our California Legislature enacted the law that phased out the sale of incandescent light bulbs last year...my hand is up. I love the warm glow of the traditional light bulb that I grew up with and hated...
Is it time to replace your old electrical panel?
The Most Common Old Electrical Panels Fehn Electric specializes in troubleshooting and repairing old residential electrical systems throughout Salinas and Monterey County and we have seen numerous electrical panels fail due to old age....
Residential Remodeling Mistakes
Fehn Electric has had the opportunity to work on numerous residential remodels in Salinas and throughout Monterey County. And on a great majority of them we see the same remodeling mistakes being consciously made over and over again. These...
What I Cover as a Licensed Commercial Electrician in the Monterey Bay Area
Business to business work is something I truly enjoy. As a local business owner myself, I know what it takes to operate a successful business in today's economy. I proudly assist other local business owners with their electrical needs. I...
Five Reasons to Hire a Local Residential Electrician in the Monterey Bay Area
Homeowners partake in DIY projects on a regular basis. Many of them can effectively work on minor electrical problems without consequence. Unfortunately some get too brave and risk personal injury by taking on more complex electrical problems....
Building a New Home or Need to Rewire Your Existing Home? Follow These Steps
Rewiring a home isn't a pretty job. It isn't an elegant job, and it surely isn't a DIY project. You absolutely must hire a licensed electrician for a job of this caliber. Building a new home is much easier because the builder and electrician work simultaneously to get...
Avoid Unlicensed Residential Electrician Scams
I've seen a lot of scammers and con artists throughout my years as a licensed electrician. I feel that it is part of my job to educate clients and potential clients on how to avoid hiring someone who is unlicensed for electrical work. I'm not...
The No-Hidden-Fees Approach to Commercial Electrical Services
Hidden fees are often a job killer for me. I always request a quote when I am in need of a product or service. I expect the price I pay to be the price quoted. Not a dollar more. I don't appreciate hidden fees that are tacked onto the final...
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Plugs Not Working? Check Your GFCI Outlet
What is a GFCI outlet? A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet is an electrical device that is designed to shut off power when it detects current flow through an unintended path such as a person or water. They are used to reduce the...
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