by Scott | Feb 9, 2016 | Electrician Santa Rosa, GFCI Breaker, Home Inspections, Uncategorized
Everybody knows what a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle looks like — they are the wall outlets with a test and reset button. They protect you from electrical shock and prevent electrical faults from damaging your appliances. Since wet areas make...
by Scott | Jan 19, 2016 | Electrical Upgrades, Electrician Santa Rosa, Home Inspections, residential electrical repair, Uncategorized
Homes built prior to 1950 often feature old-style electrical wiring that is about as technologically advanced as the football helmets from those days. Knob-and-tube wiring (so called for the ceramic knobs and tubes that protect the wires at turns and pass-throughs)...
by Scott | Dec 15, 2015 | Electric Repair, Electrical Outlet, Electrician Santa Rosa, Home Inspections, residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician, Uncategorized
Electrical inspection benefits are numerous and should be taken into consideration as this judges the health of the system which includes the wiring, connections, receptacles, and control panel. The inspector also makes sure that parts are rated appropriately and...
by Scott | Jan 27, 2015 | Circuit Breaker Problems, Electric Repair, Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs, Electrician Santa Rosa, Home Inspections, Local Electrician, Uncategorized
One great reason to get an electrical inspection? A buzzing noise coming from the electrical panel. That’s fairly common — but recently we saw a “buzzing” problem of a very different nature. A homeowner in Santa Rosa, CA called us the other day after taking a look at...
by Scott | Dec 9, 2014 | Electric Repair, Electrical Repairs, Electrical Upgrades, Electrician Santa Rosa, Home Inspections, residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician, Uncategorized
The Santa Rosa area has plenty of historic neighborhoods full of charming antique houses. However, sometimes antique homes feature severely antiquated technology. So, what do you do if the Greek Revival house you’ve fallen in love with turns out to have knob and tube...
by Scott | Nov 18, 2014 | Electric Repair, Electrical Repairs, Electrical Tips, Electrician Santa Rosa, Home Inspections, residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician, Uncategorized
Electrical accidents can usually be prevented by knowing the risk factors and calling for professional service whenever necessary. As an expert electrician Santa Rosa CA relies on for repairs and renovations, we can teach you about the common causes of electrical...