Home Electricity Basics: Understand Your Home Electricity
Published 2/2026
Created by Caleb Massey
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: Beginner | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 17 Lectures ( 3h 50m ) | Size: 5.55 GB
✓ Understand how electrical circuits work and why safety devices like switches and breakers protect your home.
✓ Learn the difference between volts, amps, and watts and how they relate to your electricity usage.
✓ Identify common electrical components in your home including panels, meters, and different wire types.
✓ Recognize 120v vs 240v power requirements and discover practical ways to reduce your electricity consumption.
Requirements
● No prior experience or prerequisites needed.
Description
Most homeowners live with electrical systems they don't understand - and that's a safety risk. This course changes that, no experience required for you to start becoming more informed on the basics of your home's electrical world.
Home Electricity 101 is a beginner-friendly course designed for homeowners and DIYers who want to stop feeling intimidated by the electrical system in their home. Through hands-on exercises you can do right at home, you'll build real understanding from the ground up.
You'll start with the fundamentals - how electricity actually works, what voltage, current, and resistance mean in plain English, and how Ohm's Law ties it all together. From there you'll get practical: learning how switches and receptacles work, what to look for on your electrical panel, and how to safely use a meter to test circuits.
By the end of the course, you'll know what's happening behind your walls, how to spot potential hazards before they become problems, and how to make simple changes that reduce your energy bill.
Who this is for: This course is built for complete beginners. If you've never touched a wire in your life, you're in the right place. Homeowners, renters, and DIY enthusiasts who want a confident, working understanding of home electricity will get exactly that here.
Who this course is for
■ This course is for homeowners, renters, and curious individuals who want to understand the electrical systems they interact with daily. Whether you're tired of feeling confused when talking to electricians, want to make informed decisions about energy usage, or simply wish to demystify what's happening behind your walls and outlets, this course is designed for you. No prior electrical knowledge is required. If you've ever wondered why breakers trip, how your meter works, or what the difference is between 120v and 240v power, you'll find clear, accessible answers here that empower you to be a more informed consumer.
Home Electricity Basics Understand Your Home Electricity
