Residential Electrical Wiring Made Easy

Residential Electrical Wiring

• The Process of Wiring a Home
• Methods to rewire home circuits.
• Photos including an actual set of house plans used to wire a new home.
• How to upgrade home wiring for older homes and make them safer.

Wiring a Light Switch

• Example:
• A single switch turns on a light fixture from one wall switch.
• Important:
• All switches are not wired the same way. There are a few different ways to wire a light Switch.
• See:
• Wiring Diagrams for Switches will show you how to wire a light switch.

Wire 3Way Switches

• Example:
• Two three way switches will turn on one or more light fixtures from two locations, such as a hall way or stairway.
• Important:
• Each pair of three way switches are wired differently, and there are different types of three way switches. The methods of wiring three way switches can be challenging.
• See:
• The Wiring Diagrams for Three Way Switches will show you how to wire a pair of 3way switches.

4Way Switch Wiring Diagrams

• Example:
• One or more 4Way switches are used with two 3Way Switches to turn on one or more light fixtures from more that two locations.
• Important:
• The method of wiring 4way switches with two 3way switches only requires a small modification to the switch circuit wiring.
• See:
• Wiring Diagrams for 4Way Switches will show the most common methods.

Dimmer Switch Wiring

• How to wire a dimmer switch.
• Help with wiring for dimmer switches.
• Take the mystery out of wiring a Single or 3-way dimmer switch.

How to Wire Outlets

• How to Wire 120 Volt Outlets
• GFI and GFCI Receptacle Outlets
• Dishwasher Outlet
• Disposal Outlet
• Bedroom AFCI Outlet
• Switched Outlet
• Half Hot Outlet

Wiring GFCI Outlets

• Learn about the features and benefits provided by GFI Outlets,
• Fully explained GFCI Receptacles and how they are wired.
• Single and Multiple Outlets protected by one GFCI receptacle.

How to Wire Dryer Outlets and Range Outlets

• How to Wire 240 Volt Outlets
• Kitchen outlets
• Range Outlet
• Wire a Range Cord
• Oven Outlet
• Clothes Dryer Outlet
• Wire a Dryer Cord
• Wire a 3-Wire Cord
• Wire a 4-Wire Cord

Residential Electric Wiring Diagrams

• Wiring diagrams help you understand how electrical devices are wired in your home.
• See how light switches and receptacle wall outlets are wired.

How to Repair Residential Wiring Problems

• Electrical Troubleshooting and Electrical Repair for Home Electric Wiring
• Repair Electrical Circuit Problems
• Repair Lights and Fixtures
• Repair Outlets
• Upgrade Home Wiring
• Repair Light Switches
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Repairing Electric Wiring

How to Splice Wires

• Overview of Splicing Wires
• Splicing Wires in a Light Fixture Box
• Splicing Wires in a Outlet Box
• How to Repair Buried Wire
• How to Splice a Buried Wire
• How to Protect a Buried Wire Splice

How to Wire a Ceiling Fan

• Installing a Ceiling Fan.
• Where to connect the blue wire for a ceiling fan.
• Ceiling Fan Wiring connections.
• Installing an outdoor ceiling fan.

Installing a Ceiling Fan Remote Control

• Install a wireless remote control.
• Options for ceiling fan remote controls.
• Wiring ceiling fan remote control modules.

Wiring Light Fixtures

• Installing and Wiring Light Fixtures with Step-by-Step Photos.
• Installing Recessed Lighting.
• Installing Under Cabinet Lighting.

Installing a Bath Exhaust Fan

• How to Wire an Exhaust Fan.
• Options for lighted bathroom exhaust fans.
• Wiring switches for bathroom exhaust fans and lights.

Wiring a Baseboard Heater

• Installing a Baseboard Heater Circuit: Wiring a baseboard heater thermostat and electric panel circuit then wiring connections for the installed baseboard wall heater. Instructions for converting baseboard heating radiant heating.

• How To Wire a Thermostat
• Thermostat Wiring for Furnace Heating and Air Conditioning. Although many home heating and air conditioning systems have a standard type thermostat cable with color coded wires, the wires should be identified to make sure of the exact purpose for each wire.

Wire and Repair Smoke Detectors

• How to Install and Wire Smoke Detectors - Installation Guide with Photos that clearly explain how Interconnected Smoke Detectors are wired so they function properly.
• Smoke Detector Tips
• Installing Smoke Detectors
• Smoke Detector Wiring.
• Adding Smoke Detectors
• How to Fix Smoke Detector Problems

Install and Repair Telephone Wiring

• Telephone Wiring Diagram.
• Phone jack wiring with photos and instructions.
• Steps to correctly wiring a telephone jack.

Solar Powered Attic Exhaust Fans

• Installing Solar Exhaust Fans.
• Attic exhaust fans are a green energy efficient solution.
• Proper attic venting reduces the load on your air conditioning system.

Wiring Green SIP Homes

• Wiring a Home with Structured Insulated Panels.
• Discover SIP Homes which are energy efficient homes.
• See how different a SIP Home will be when installing electrical wiring.

Installing a Home Generator

• The process to size, select, and connect a home generator.
• Transfer switches for a safe home generator connection.

Generator Sizing Calculator

• Online Interactive Generator Sizing.
• Accurately estimate the size of a generator based on electrical devices to be used.

Generator Transfer Switches

• Portable Generators
• Generators Safety

Residential Electrical Panel Load Calculator

• The Electrical Load Calculator is a fully functional online and Interactive tool that will assist you with accurate panel load calculations.
• The Residential Electrical Load Calculator is Pre-Loaded with electrical information for you to chose for typical electrical loads in the home.
• General Electrical Load Requirements, Appliances and Motor Loads, Heating and Air Conditioning equipment.

Electric Panel Circuit Breakers

• 120volt 1 Pole 15amp 20amp, 240volt 2 Pole 30amp 50amp Circuit Breakers.
• How circuit breakers work to protect your electrical wiring.
• Properly installed circuit breakers protect home electrical wiring.

Wiring a Clothes Dryer

• Electrical wiring for a dryer-power-cord.
• Older 240 Volt electric power cord with 3-wire configurations.
• New 240 Volt electric power cord with 4-wire configurations.

Wiring a Range Cord

• How to Wire a 240volt Range Cord.
• Electric Range Installation with a typical 240 Volt electric power cord wiring system for 3-wire and 4-wire configurations.

Wire a Wall Oven

• How to Wire a 240volt Wall Oven.
• Kitchen Electric Wall Oven Installation with a typical 240 Volt electric circuit with 3-wire and 4-wire configurations.

Electrical Junction Boxes

• Junction boxes, Nail On Boxes, Cut In Boxes, 1gang box, 2gang box.
• How to select Electrical Wiring Boxes.
• Selecting the right size electrical junction box.
• Junction boxes for outlets, light fixture and electrical splices.

Electrical Wire and Cable

• THHN Copper Wire, Romex Type NM Wire, Wire Connectors.
• Understanding the different electrical wire.
• Selecting the right size and type of electrical wire.
• Electrical wire for outlets, light fixture and large electrical appliances.
• See the parts used to rewire home circuits.

Power Conditioning and Surge Protection

• Power Conditioning and Surge Protection.
• Electric Surge Protection - Installing surge devices to help protect your home electronic devices.
• Home Power Conditioning- Electric power quality issues can create a number of problems. Learn how to prevent power quality occurrences from happening in your home.

Residential Electricians Hand and Power Tools

• Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools
• Electrical Power Tools and Cordless Power Tools.
• Tools for Home Electrical Wiring, Electrical Conduit Benders.

Residential Electric Repairs

• Do It Yourself Electrical Repairs
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repairs
• Electrical Problems

Electrical Troubleshooting

• Home Repairs and Electrical Troubleshooting.
• Methods used to solve most home electrical system failures.
• How to Fix Electrical Wiring Problems.

Electrical Testers and Meters

• Voltage Testers for Electrical Repairs.
• Quality voltage testers that play an important part in electrical safety.
• Testers to identify electrical circuits and help prevent electrical shock.

Electrical Wiring Diagram Symbols

• Electrical Diagram Symbols for Home Electrical Wiring.
• Symbols for Electrical Outlets, Outlet Symbols used in Electrical Construction

Residential Electric Wiring Codes

• Basic Electrical Codes for Home Electric Wiring
• AFCI circuit, electrical-boxes, electrical-circuit, electrical code outlets.
• GFCI circuits, outlets and electrical-grounding.
• Electrical Codes for electrical-services, electrical-underground, electrical wiring,
  electrical-wiring-code, lighting-code, and smoke-detectors.

Home Wiring Videos

• Home Electrical Wiring Project Videos.
• Videos to help educate you about many aspects of home electrical wiring.
• Video introductions for several electrical topics and electrical projects.

Electrical Questions and Answers

• Home Electrical Wiring Projects.
• Electrical Repairs.
• Electric Codes and Electrical Wiring Methods.
• Homeowner Do-It-Yourself Electrical Projects.