Melby Electric is helping Snohomish County homeowners prepare for the upcoming 2026 NEC code adoption. The initiative ...

While the National Electrical Code (NEC) specifically mandates that new construction includes GFCIs in basements, there is another ironic exclusion among the list: sump pumps. Sump pumps are designed ...

Q. My home was built in the 1950s, and I don’t have ground fault circuit interrupter outlets. Should I have them installed? A ground fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, protects people and animals ...

You know what sends a home inspector's blood pressure through the roof? Opening up a panel or peeking behind a wall only to ...

There's something oddly comforting about the idea of fixing things yourself. You save money, learn something new, and get that little rush of satisfaction when it all works. That is, until it doesn't.

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are not only necessary, they are required by code. GFCIs are designed to prevent injury or death from electric shock, by shutting off the power when a short ...

Health Canada issued a product recall notice for “Electrical Devices GFCI Safety Outlets” sold at Home Hardware. “Immediately stop using the recalled products, contact Unison Ridge for instructions on ...