Electrical Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our electrical projects, how-tos, and designs.
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How to Replace a Ceiling Fan
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.
Understanding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about these fire safety devices.
How to Install Outdoor String Lights With Easy to Follow Steps
Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner make her backyard space charming and cozy with a simple lighting upgrade.
How to Install a Basement Circuit With Simple to Follow Steps
Master electrician Heath Eastman demonstrates how to safely install a new circuit to connect a new space to a home's wiring.
Understanding Wire Gauges: A Guide to the AWG System
Learn about American Wire Gauge (AWG) sizes, why they matter, and how to choose the right wire gauge for your electrical projects.
How to Troubleshoot a Dimmer Switch
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.
Why Circuit Breakers Trip and How You can Prevent it
Master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about why and how circuit breakers trip.
Must-Know Christmas Light Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
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.
All About GFCI Receptacles: Types and Installation
Master electrician Heath Eastman teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about ground fault circuit interrupters.
How to Replace a Doorbell
Doorbell not working? Learn how to replace a doorbell—including the chime, wiring, and transformer—with our step-by-step guide.
Electrical Vehicle Chargers Explained
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.
How to Drill Into Studs for Electrical Wiring
Master electrician Heath Eastman explains how pros drill through studs for running wires through wood-framed walls.
How to Install an Electrical Receptacle on a Kitchen Island
Master electrician Heath Eastman solves a problem for a homeowner by adding an outlet to her new kitchen island.
How Heath Eastman Became an Electrician
This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman explains how chance brought him to the electrical trade and the This Old House crew.
How to Move a Light Fixture
Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner with an askew light fixture, centering it over their dining room table.
Tool Lab | Basic Electrical Tools
Master electrician Heath Eastman walks us through his favorite electrical hand tools that all DIYers should own.
Smart Electrical Panels: The Future of Home Energy Management
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey and master electrician Heath Eastman teach host Kevin O’Connor about smart electrical panels.
Understanding Battery Voltages | Tool Lab
In this Tool Lab video, master electrician Heath Eastman explains everything we’ve wanted to know about today’s power tool batteries.
Understanding Switch Leg Wiring
Master electrician Heath Eastman explains a common issue he finds in many folks’ homes—switch leg wiring—and explains how to fix it.
Why Heath Loves Electrical Finish Work
Master electrician Heath Eastman explains which phase of an electrical project he loves the most.
How To Use an Electric Voltage Tester
Host Kevin O’Connor and master electrician Heath Eastman discuss the different uses for voltage testers and test some of Heath’s favorite models.
How To Wire a Shed for Electricity
Learn how to wire a shed for electricity from master electrician Heath Eastman by following our detailed step-by-step guide.
Top 7 Tools for Electrical Projects
Master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor the tools he uses the most during day-to-day electrical work.
How To Install an AFCI Circuit Breaker
Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman replaces the circuit breaker at his panel with one that's up to code.
What’s New With EV Chargers
Master electrician Heath Eastman and home tech expert Ross Trethewey discuss the progression of electric vehicle chargers.
Open House | Electrical Inspection
Ask This Old House Master Electrician, Heath Eastman, explains what to look for during a home electrical inspection.
How To Fix Flickering Lights in Your House
Ask This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman demonstrates a variety of ways to troubleshoot and repair flickering lights.
How to Replace a Lamppost
Master electrician, Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace his front lamppost with some hilarious code violations with a new post.
How To Install Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting for Your Home
Read this guide and watch electrician Heath Eastman demonstrate how to install low-voltage landscape lighting for your yard.
How to Safely Hang Outdoor Christmas Lights
In this DIY Smarts, This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner safely install a variety of Christmas lights.
Protect Your Home From Electrical Damage | This Old House: LIVE!
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.
How To Install a USB Outlet | This Old House: Live
Watch as Ask This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman updates a standard receptacle in his own kitchen to one that has USB inputs.
How To Wirelessly Connect Multiple Light Switches in Your Home
Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner connect four separate switches to control six lights in the same room.