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Rosie On The House > Podcast > Electrical > ON THE HOUSE HOUR: Protecting Your Home’s Electrical System with The Mighty Electricians
July 25, 2026
Left: Jon Bolenbaugh Right: Romey Romero

9:00 AM | On The House Hour

Segment 1
12:01
Segment 2
6:41
Segment 3
13:15
Segment 4
6:59

Protecting Your Electrical System

GUEST

COMMENTARY

  • Discussion on GFCI outlets
    • Mandatory anywhere water is present: kitchens, bathrooms, garages and exterior outlets
    • Monsoon season causes frequent GFCI trips due to moisture affecting outdoor outlets
  • Copper wiring is the preferred choice for home building
  • Aluminum wiring is still used mostly for heavy-duty runs like subpanels or utility lines
  • Modern CH breakers include an orange trip indicator window simplifying the detection of tripped breakers
  • Arc fault breakers protect against electrical fires caused by arcing faults from wiring damage or wear

ON THE HOUSE HOUR

Don’t Let Monsoons Catch Your Electrical System Off Guard

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On The House Topic: Arizona’s monsoons bring welcome rain and – slightly – cooler temperatures, but they also deliver powerful winds, lightning and sudden power surges that can take a toll on your home’s electrical system. Afterward, do you remember to check your electrical components? Most often, the answer is no – until there’s a problem… READ MORE IN THIS BLOG>> and scroll below for a breakout of each segment in this podcast with resource links.

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