Why are people scared of fuses? A properly installed fuse is just as safe as a circuit breaker, but there are many reasons why fuse panels can have problems. Why are people scared of fuses? Many ...

Question: Our home is 40 years old. In my bedroom bath we have a four-way lamppost light fixture that holds four 60-watt bulbs. I was blow-drying my hair using a 1,500-watt dryer, and I heard a pop.