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Repairs that Require a Licensed Electrician
Electrical repairs should almost always be handled by a licensed electrician. Even the most DIY-obsessed folks know to bring in a pro when there’s electricity involved. If you try to fix a leaky pipe and water keeps dripping, you can try something else. When you mess...
Here’s What You Need to Know About an Isolated Ground Receptacle
An isolated ground receptacle (IG) helps prevent electrical noise from interfering with the performance of electrical equipment. From hospitals to recording studios, there are many places where reducing interference may be beneficial or even necessary. The tricky...
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Santa Rosa
Why take the risk of powering your home with decades-old technology? Many homes in Sonoma County still use their original fuse box or breaker panel. These dinosaurs are not equipped to supply enough power for today’s needs. Every homeowner should consider electrical...
Troubleshooting a Loud or Broken Bathroom Fan
Having trouble getting dry after your shower because a broken bathroom fan is failing to do its job? If your bathroom exhaust fan isn’t working or makes squealing and rattling sound, you need to fix faulty wiring, replace the motor, or get a new unit. Homeowners can...
When to Hire a Commercial Electrician in Santa Rosa
Wondering if a handyman or building super can handle the electrical work at your office? Commercial wiring runs on different voltage and uses different materials than the wiring inside your home. You should always hire a commercial electrician in Santa Rosa to provide...
Professional Electrical Panel Replacement Tips
Think about everything that runs on electricity in your home. That’s a lot of power flowing, and your electrical panel makes sure it’s safe. Do some of your circuit breakers look like Wile E. Coyote after a dynamite explosion? Is the panel stuffed with different sizes...
Trust us with Your Electrical Inspection
If the thought of a home inspection sends shivers down your spine, you’re not alone. However, an electrical safety inspection should not be scary. Unlike finding mold or foundation damage in a house, most of the issues an electrical inspection might uncover are much...
Hiring a Residential Electrician is Right for You
As homeowners we often contemplate whether we should consider DIY electrical projects or just bring in a professional. There are so many risks that can derive from amateur electrical work, that's why its best to hire a professional residential electrician. As times...
Things You Should Know About Aluminum Wiring
Aluminum wiring has been used for literally over a hundred years, but only recently have homeowners started to worry that aluminum wiring might not be as safe as copper wiring. So, what is aluminum wiring and is it really something that you need to worry about? The...
Troubleshooting and Fixing Bathroom Fan Noise
When it comes to bathroom fans, most people want a little bit of noise but not too much. If you’re growing tired of excessive bathroom fan noise, or your fan has suddenly become noisy, there’s an easy solution. Here are the most common complaints about bathroom fan...