Living in Elk Grove, you get used to the little quirks of your home, doors that don’t quite shut, sprinklers that need adjusting, maybe a fence post that leans a bit. But here’s the difference: those things don’t burn your…
If you manage an office building in Sacramento, you’ve probably had that moment: everything running smoothly, then out of nowhere the lights flicker, the computers die, and the entire floor goes quiet. Phones stop ringing. Employees stare at blank screens.…
Most people in Sacramento don’t think about their circuit breaker until the lights flicker or half the house goes dark. That’s normal. Truth is, your breaker panel quietly protects your home every single day, cutting power when there’s an overload,…
Why People Search for a Wire Diagram of 3 Way Switch If you’re here, you’ve probably pulled the cover off a light switch and found more wires than you expected. Red, black, white, ground,i t’s not always obvious what goes…
Sacramento isn’t an easy place for your electrical system to live.The heat in July? Brutal. PG&E and SMUD time-of-use rates? Even worse if you’re running the A/C around the clock. That’s why more homeowners are asking: Should I get a…
If you’ve lived in Rocklin for more than a few months, you know the difference between “good enough” work and the kind of craftsmanship that stands the test of time. Electrical work isn’t the place to cut corners, not when…
If you’ve ever gone to unplug your phone charger or vacuum and noticed the outlet feels warm, you’re not alone. I get calls about this in Sacramento more often than you’d think, especially during the summer when air conditioners and…
If you’ve run a restaurant in Sacramento for more than a week, you know the truth, your electrical system is the silent partner in the business. When it’s running smooth, nobody notices. When it acts up? You’re losing money by…
If you’ve noticed your lights dimming, fluttering, or flickering in your Sacramento home, you’re not alone. We get calls about this every single week at Old Town Electric, and here’s the thing: while some causes are harmless, others can signal…
If your home was built between the 1950s and 1970s in Sacramento or the surrounding areas, Folsom, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, even Rocklin, there’s a chance your electrical panel is a Zinsco. And that’s a problem. These panels were common…
