by Scott | Jun 29, 2018 | Electrical Repairs, Electrical Tips, GFCI Breaker, Local Electrician, residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician
People have gotten used to having a ground fault interrupter in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors. Every three years, when the newest National Electrical Code comes out, there’s usually a new location added to the list. For your own safety—and before you get a home...
by Scott | Jun 22, 2018 | Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs, Electrical Upgrades, Electrician Santa Rosa
As smart home technology continues to evolve, plenty of early adopters have already jumped on board. Others are waiting for prices to drop and the capabilities to become more mainstream. No matter which wagon you’re on, you should start with the proper electrical...
by Scott | Jun 15, 2018 | Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs, residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician
Few electrical issues get such a bad rap as aluminum wiring. When properly installed (or with retrofitting to ensure safety), you have no real reason to be concerned about aluminum being used for your home wiring. At the same time, we understand the hesitation....
by Scott | Jun 8, 2018 | residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician, Surge Protectors
Wondering why whole-house surge protectors have become so popular? If you or someone you know has ever suddenly needed to replace a big-screen TV or laptop because of power surge damage, it’s no mystery. You should still use surge protectors at the outlets where you...
by Scott | Jun 1, 2018 | Electrical Repairs, Electrical Tips, Fuse
You might have heard—from a friend, a neighbor, or a real estate agent—that your old fuse box needs to be replaced ASAP. That might be true, but you have no reason to panic. Only a licensed electrician can tell you for sure if you should replace a fuse box with a...