by Scott Spyrka | Mar 17, 2020 | Electrical Outlet, Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs
Have you ever noticed those orange electrical outlets in hospitals and office buildings and wondered, what’s up with that? Last month we told you the reasoning behind outlets that have little orange triangles on them. In this post we’ll explain everything you need to...
by Scott Spyrka | Jan 15, 2020 | Electric Repair, Electrical Problems, Electrical Upgrades
An electrical panel regulates all the electricity coursing through your home. It’s safe to say it’s an important piece of equipment whose value has only grown over the past 20 years as homes become “smarter” and have more devices that rely on electricity. As your home...
by Scott Spyrka | Dec 10, 2019 | Electrical Repairs, Electrical Tips, Electrical Upgrades
Did you know there are about 45,000 home fires involving electrical failure per year? The good news is that number has dropped steadily for the past three decades. The bad news is they still cause about the same number of deaths—500—that they always have. An...
by Scott Spyrka | Jul 24, 2019 | Electrical Tips, residential electrical repair, Residential Electrician
The various types of electrical systems in vintage homes were all quite safe when they were installed. Over time, however, it’s possible that your wiring has degraded or been improperly repaired by previous owners. Fuse boxes are an obsolete type of electrical panel...
by Scott Spyrka | Sep 26, 2018 | Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs, Electrical Tips, Electrician Santa Rosa, residential electrical repair
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...
