by Scott | Aug 26, 2015 | Electrical Problems, Electrical Tips, Electrician Santa Rosa, Residential Electrician, Smoke Detectors, Uncategorized
Like many handcrafted goods from the early 1900s, the knob and tube electrical wiring systems of the time were smartly designed and well-built. However, much time has passed and homes almost always need to replace the wiring system with a modern solution. If you own a...
by Scott | Aug 11, 2015 | Electric Repair, Electrical Problems, Electrical Repairs, Electrical Tips, Electrical Upgrades, Electrician Santa Rosa, Residential Electrician, Uncategorized
Even without any experience, most people can safely take the DIY route when a wall socket or light switch needs replacement. Having wire strippers and needle-nose pliers will help, but the job can be done without any special tools. Call a professional electrician if...
by Scott | Aug 5, 2015 | Electric Repair, Electrical Repairs, Electrical Tips, Electrician Santa Rosa, Local Electrician, Residential Electrician, Uncategorized
It’s not every day that you invite a contractor into your home, so it’s natural to have questions about the process. A professional electrician should make the process feel easygoing and smooth. After you make an appointment for electrical repairs or installations,...
by Scott | Jul 28, 2015 | Electrical Upgrades, Electrician Santa Rosa, Local Electrician, Uncategorized
Once the norm due to wartime rationing of copper, aluminum wiring went out of style a few decades ago. Despite the appeal of its low cost, aluminum acquired a bad reputation due to safety concerns. With improved knowledge and methods for installing and maintaining...
by Scott | Jul 7, 2015 | Conserve Energy, Electrician Santa Rosa, Uncategorized, Wattage
After so many years of using incandescent bulbs for the majority of our lighting needs, people have come to rely on bulb wattage when selecting light bulbs. With CFL, LED and other kinds of bulbs now available, wattage has become less of a decisive factor. You can get...