Electrical

For many, the garage serves as more than just a parking spot for vehicles. It often doubles as a workshop for hobbies, a space for household repairs, or even a storage area for extra food and drinks. With such varied activities and the constant movement of tools and appliances in and out of outlets, it’s […]

The combination of water and electricity is widely known to be hazardous, ranging from mild shocks to potentially fatal electrocution. However, at Experts In Your Home, we believe that not everyone fully grasps the risks, particularly in the context of maintaining electrical safety in the bathroom. Considering the numerous water sources like faucets, tubs, and

It’s often wise in life to contemplate, “What’s the worst-case scenario?” By answering this question and formulating a plan to address the worst possible outcome, we can significantly mitigate the risk of mistakes, accidents, and even tragedies. This principle holds particularly true for electrical safety, especially concerning outdoor electrical repairs and activities. Apart from bathrooms,

Here at Experts In Your Home, we emphasize the importance of electrical safety practices, and we trust that you implement them diligently at home. However, accidents can occur despite our best efforts. In the United States alone, there are close to 50,000 electrical fires each year, as reported by the National Fire Protection Association. None

When the lights in your home start flickering, it might seem intriguing to your kids, like a ghostly presence is making its presence known. However, at Experts In Your Home, we’re more concerned with addressing the underlying issues causing this phenomenon and ensuring your electrical system is safe and functional. While flickering lights during a

The journey of electricity from power plants to your home involves various stages, including transmission lines, substations, and distribution lines. Eventually, it reaches your home’s electrical panel, which serves as the central control hub for distributing power to your household devices. Often likened to the “brain” of your home’s electrical system, the panel plays a

Each time you flick a switch to illuminate a room, power up a device, or connect an appliance in your home, you’re essentially sending a signal to your electrical panel. Simultaneously, major appliances like your air conditioner, furnace, refrigerator, and microwave are placing demands on the electrical panel’s capacity. Considered the “brain” of your home’s

The term “arc fault” carries a foreboding tone in the realm of electrical systems, and for good reason. Understanding Arc Faults An arc fault arises when electrical wiring, appliances, or devices become excessively heated, damaged, or stressed. These faults are frequently triggered by aged wiring developing cracks or frays, circuit overloads, or punctures from screws

Electricity is often taken for granted in our society, reliably powering our homes nearly all the time. When issues arise, the natural instinct is to call the utility provider, such as PG&E. However, there are instances where PG&E may advise homeowners to seek assistance from a local electrician. This isn’t due to a lack of

At Experts In Your Home, we relish any opportunity to educate our customers. When one of our local electricians experiences a jolt of static electricity after crossing a carpet or touching a thermostat, it’s a prime teaching moment. While static electricity shocks can be bothersome or even painful, they’re just the tip of the iceberg