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Q. My kitchen lights aren't working.
A. Check the circuit breaker (fuse) box. To re-set circuit breakers, turn them ALL off, and then back on. If you still have fuses in your (old) panel call us immediately to update your home wiring protection!

Q. Only part of my house has power.
A. It may be outside at the pole. Call your electrical company first. There may have been a problem in your area.

Q. An outlet in my kitchen (or basement, outside, bathroom) isn't working.
A. Reset any and all GFI outlets in the room. Press the test and reset buttons. The affected outlet may be on the same circuit as a GFI outlet in the room. A surge could disable anything on the circuit.

Q. My lamp is not working and I changed the bulb.
A. Even a new bulb can be bad. Use one you know is working. If that's not it, check that the lamp isn't plugged into an outlet on a wall switch and if it is, that both the lamp and the wall switch are in the "ON" position.

Q. My refrigerator isn't working, and it's new.
A. Try plugging in something different to test the outlet. If the item you plugged in works, then it's not the outlet or the wiring, but your new refrigerator!

Q. Should I turn off the computer during a storm?
A. All electrical appliances, including computers, should be UNPLUGGED during an electrical storm. This will prevent lightning from destroying the device.

Q. Recently, with the Blackout, I have been thinking about getting a generator. Are they practical for just a home installation?
A. Yes, a generator takes up little space and is simple to operate. It is the best defense, in case of power loss, to prevent further disruption of your household. The loss of refrigerated/frozen food, heat, causing frozen and broken pipes, sump pump failures and home security systems can be costly as well as frightening. More and more people are installing back-up generators. It's great peace of mind.