Electrical Maintenance
The master breaker panel is located in the garage. The ‘main’ electrical shut-off is located in the breaker panel. In addition, there are individual breakers that control separate circuits. Plugging too many appliances into a circuit can often cause the breaker to trip. A defective appliance or piece of equipment can also cause the breaker to trip.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) receptacles have a built-in element which senses fluctuations in power. Quite simply, the GFCI is an indoor circuit breaker. These receptacles are required by building code to be installed in bathrooms, kitchens, exterior outlets and in the garage.
Blinking or dimming lights are most likely due to a temporary drop in voltage, which is generally caused when a large appliance such as a refrigerator or air conditioning unit cycles on. Irons and vacuum cleaners also draw large amounts of power and may cause dimming of the lights.
