Your breaker panel is designed to quietly protect you, but one common shortcut inside that metal box can slowly cook wires, weaken connections, and set the stage for a fire long before anything trips.

Whether you're replacing an old circuit breaker or adding a section to safely power a new appliance, here is an idea of how much it will cost you.

D’Ieteren has been granted a patent for an electric circuit breaker that features a switch, an arc extinguishing chamber, and a fuse. The device includes a connection mechanism that activates only ...