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The Circuit Detective
Solve Home Electrical Problems Yourself!
Does your home have:
Electrical outlets not working or ...
An outage from a circuit breaker tripping or ...
Several lights that blink strangely or ...
Receptacles dead because a tripping GFCI won't reset...
Or three-way switches having trouble?
For diagnosis of home electrical problems, ever wish you had a wiring diagram, or reliable online or phone advice? I am Larry Dimock, The Circuit Detective, a master electrician in Washington state who has concentrated on these problems. Now you can get help to find and fix them from me and my website. U.S. and Canada only. Disclaimer
Decide how you will use this site:
"I don't want to learn so much stuff myself, just enough to see if I can fix this one problem..." Are you in luck! I make myself available 14/6 (really!) to help you by E-mail or Phone.
"I may have a Common or simple problem that might be answered quickly in a FAQs format, or with a little guidance from a Diagnostic tree."
"I need to understand my electrical system better first"... Then go study the Background page and diagrams.
"I know enough about breakers, outlets, and circuits, but I need tips on troubleshooting and testing"... Then go to the Troubleshooting page for step-by-step help to find the cause of your problem.
"I've tried myself, but now I just need an expert to review my problem and give me a fresh approach to it"... Good. I'm generally available to help by E-mail or Phone.
NEW: "I have no malfunction, just a question or two about a (re)wiring project"... Check this Circuit diagram or this Basic wiring page. Or get my thoughts by E-mail or Phone.
You'll be glad to know that all of this electrical advice is available as a zip file download called The Circuit Detective. Or, the 2007 website was poured into a book called Circuit Down -- a great gift -- available online from Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
You'll be glad to know that all of this electrical advice is available as a zip file download called The Circuit Detective. Or, the 2007 website was poured into a book called Circuit Down -- a great gift -- available online from Amazon, and Barnes & Noble.
