Electrical Videos

Ceiling fans are significantly heavier than the average light fixture. This is due to their motors and controls as well as different wiring, fan blades, and other parts. They can’t hang from a simple light fixture bracket, as they’re too heavy and vibrate during use. When a homeowner faced this issue during a ceiling fan upgrade project, master electrician Heath Eastman knew just what to do.

This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about these fire safety devices.

Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner make her backyard space charming and cozy with a simple lighting upgrade.

Master electrician Heath Eastman demonstrates how to safely install a new circuit to connect a new space to a home's wiring.

Learn about American Wire Gauge (AWG) sizes, why they matter, and how to choose the right wire gauge for your electrical projects.

Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner fix flickering lights controlled by a dimmer switch. Heath shows us the most common issues that homeowners can run into with their dimmer switches.

Master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about why and how circuit breakers trip.

Master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about holiday light safety, so he can be festive and safe.

Master electrician Heath Eastman teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about ground fault circuit interrupters.

Doorbell not working? Learn how to replace a doorbell—including the chime, wiring, and transformer—with our step-by-step guide.

Master electrician Heath Eastman teaches This Old House host Kevin O’Connor everything he (or anyone else) needs to know about choosing an electric vehicle charger for their home.

Master electrician Heath Eastman explains how pros drill through studs for running wires through wood-framed walls.

Master electrician Heath Eastman solves a problem for a homeowner by adding an outlet to her new kitchen island.

This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman explains how chance brought him to the electrical trade and the This Old House crew.

Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner with an askew light fixture, centering it over their dining room table.

Master electrician Heath Eastman walks us through his favorite electrical hand tools that all DIYers should own.

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey and master electrician Heath Eastman teach host Kevin O’Connor about smart electrical panels.

In this Tool Lab video, master electrician Heath Eastman explains everything we’ve wanted to know about today’s power tool batteries.

Master electrician Heath Eastman explains a common issue he finds in many folks’ homes—switch leg wiring—and explains how to fix it.

Master electrician Heath Eastman explains which phase of an electrical project he loves the most.

Host Kevin O’Connor and master electrician Heath Eastman discuss the different uses for voltage testers and test some of Heath’s favorite models.

Learn how to wire a shed for electricity from master electrician Heath Eastman by following our detailed step-by-step guide.

Master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor the tools he uses the most during day-to-day electrical work.

Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman replaces the circuit breaker at his panel with one that's up to code.

Master electrician Heath Eastman and home tech expert Ross Trethewey discuss the progression of electric vehicle chargers.

Ask This Old House Master Electrician, Heath Eastman, explains what to look for during a home electrical inspection.

Ask This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman demonstrates a variety of ways to troubleshoot and repair flickering lights.

Master electrician, Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace his front lamppost with some hilarious code violations with a new post.

Read this guide and watch electrician Heath Eastman demonstrate how to install low-voltage landscape lighting for your yard.

In this DIY Smarts, This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner safely install a variety of Christmas lights.

This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman discusses the anatomy of arc-faults and demonstrates how Leviton’s AFCI receptacles can detect these electrical hazards and protect your home from fire and damage.

Watch as Ask This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman updates a standard receptacle in his own kitchen to one that has USB inputs.