If electrical circuit-breakers trip often, or fuses blow frequently, your circuits are drawing more current than they can safely provide. This may also indicate a dangerous fault on one or more circuits. The lights flicker and wane. Does your hair dryer give the vanity lamp a moment's pause?

Electrician licensing follows a progression based on education, experience, and the passage of exams. Most states have three stages of electrician licensing: apprentice, journeyman, and master.

A residential electrician is the most common type of electrician. They are typically responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading electrical systems - this includes equipment in residential settings like homes, apartments, and condominiums.