Circuit Breakers vs. Fuses: What You Need To Know
Circuit breakers and fuses are at the apex of your home’s electrical system. Though they essentially do the same job - protecting your home from electrical overloads - it’s done in completely different ways. Your air conditioner is on full blast, every ceiling fan is spinning, the television is blaring, the oven is heating up for dinner, a power tool is making noise in the garage, and someone’s taking a hot shower. Then, without warning, it all stops: power overload. In this...