Electrical Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our electrical projects, how-tos, and designs.
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How to Install a USB Outlet | This Old House: Live
问这个老House Master Electrician Heath Eastman upgrades a standard receptacle to one that has USB inputs as part of This Old House: Live—an initiative providing daily programming and opportunities to connect with our experts during these challenging times.
How to Install Smart Smoke and CO Detectors
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron installs smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in this edition of DIY Smarts.
How to Wirelessly Connect Multiple Light Switches
问这个老House master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner connect four separate switches that control six lights in the same room
How to Ground a Two-Prong Electrical Outlet
问这个老House master electrician Heath Eastman explains the purpose of a ground wire and then grounds an outlet for a homeowner.
How to Install an Antique Light Switch
问这个老House master electrician Heath Eastman replaces a standard toggle switch with a reproduction antique push button switch to match the rest of the house
How to Install Rough Electricity in New Construction
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire her new basement that she’s in the process of turning into finished space
保险丝和断路器的工作原理
问这个老House electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how fuses and circuit breakers protect a home.
How to Add Outlets to a Room
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron adds outlets to baseboards as well as floors. He runs electric wiring from the fuse box to get the homeowner the coverage she needs
The Importance of Surge Protection
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how surge protection safeguards a home’s appliances and electronics.
How to Install a Manual Transfer Switch for a Portable Generator
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron visits Alaska to install a portable generator with a manual transfer switch to power hardwired appliances like a well pump and heating system using unleaded gasoline
How to Run Electricity to a Shed
Powering an outbuilding takes wiring knowledge as well as lots of digging.
How to Choose Wire Nuts for Your Projects
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron explains the differences between wire nuts of various sizes and colors.
How to Install a Wireless Light Switch
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron uses wireless technology to install a light and new switch
How to Diagnose and Repair Three-Way Switch Problems
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron looks at a three-way switch issue and fixes the problem.
How to Conceal Electrical Wires with Crown Molding
问这个老House master electrician Scott Caron uses crown molding to conceal wiring and bring more electrical outlets to a bedroom
How to Do Electrical Projects with Two Tools
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, explains how two tools are all it takes to do many electrical projects
How to Install Track Lights and Speakers
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, installs LED track lights and LED track lights with Bluetooth speaker technology to brighten up a loft bedroom
How to Repair a Three-Way Light Switch
问这个老House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner fix a faulty three-way switch
How to Choose a USB Outlet
Electrician Scott Caron walks through the best options when it comes to USB wall outlets in your home
How to Install an Automatic Standby Generator
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor describes how to combat power outages with a standby generator
How to Select Electrical Testers
问这个老House lighting expert Scott Caron gives Kevin a tutorial on electrical testers to make sure you never work on live wires
How to Install Surge Protection
Electrician Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection
How to Hang a Flat-Panel TV with Concealed Wiring
Electrician Scott Caron hangs a flat-screen TV on the wall and conceals all the wiring
How to Run Underground Wiring to a Garage
Electrician Scott Caron shows a homeowner how to bring power to a detached garage
How to Install Recessed Lighting in a Kitchen
问这个老House electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how to install recessed light fixtures in a finished ceiling
How to Install a Front Entry Intercom
Upgrading to a convenient front-door intercom with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Matthews
How to Install an Outdoor Electrical Outlet
Bringing power to a deck with electrician Keith Diemer
How Electrical Circuit Breakers and GFCIs Protect a Home
Master electrician Scott Caron shares tips for preventing shocks and electrocution
How to Connect a 220-Volt Receptacle to a 20-Amp Breaker
Providing an outlet for high-powered tools and appliances with master electrician Allen Gallant
How to Install a Transfer Switch for a Portable Generator
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor shows how to keep the electricity flowing during power outages
How to Install Track Lighting
Master electrician Allen Gallant shows how to install a ceiling-mounted track lighting system
How to Wire Outdoor Speakers
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to snake wires through walls for a pair of outdoor speakers
How to Upgrade an Electric Meter to 200-Amp Service
Master electrician Scott Caron shows the first phase of replacing an antiquated electrical system