Residential Electrical Contracting
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Safety Not Guaranteed: Notes on modifying ceiling-suspended paddle fan outlets
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Mounting a ceiling paddle fan to a modified box not listed for such could result in the paddle fan coming loose and “helicoptering” around the room, with the possibility of injuring someone and causing damage to the room.
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Smart Dryers Prevent Fires: A.I. and caution improve appliance safety
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My wife was using our new electric clothes dryer the other day when the dryer electronically notified her that the vent was plugged up by 80% and only venting at 20%. Electrical warning devices are being built right into our home appliances, and they are becoming more intelligent, partially...
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