Why a 60 Amp Sub Panel No Longer Cuts It Most houses built before the 1970s weren’t designed for today’s electrical demands. Back then, a 60 amp sub panel seemed perfectly fine. Families had a fridge, a TV, maybe a…
Walk through Fair Oaks and you’ll notice something. Many homes here were built decades ago, back when avocado, green appliances were all the rage and a 60-amp panel seemed plenty. Fast-forward to today, with smart devices, EV chargers, and central…
If you own a home in California, you probably don’t think much about your electrical system until something goes wrong. The truth is, many houses, especially older ones in places like Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles, still carry…
Why This Matters in Sacramento Electricity doesn’t wait for business hours. A breaker trips at midnight, an outlet sparks during dinner, or half your home suddenly goes dark before work. These aren’t just annoyances—they can be dangerous. That’s why knowing…
Walk into any older home in Sacramento and you’ll probably see it: an electrical panel tucked away in the garage or laundry room. Most people ignore it until something goes wrong. Burned breakers. Tripped circuits. Flickering lights. At first, it…
If you own a home in Sacramento, anywhere in Northern California, chances are your house has lived through a few updates over the years. New paint, maybe a kitchen remodel, maybe a new roof after one of our rainy winters.…
Walk into almost any Sacramento home and you’ll see at least one smoke detector. But here’s the thing, having just one isn’t enough. Over the years, I’ve walked into too many houses where families assumed a single unit in the…
Walk into any Sacramento neighborhood, and chances are the homes range from new builds out in Natomas to older bungalows near East Sacramento. We’ve worked in both. No matter the age of the home, I’ve seen one issue crop up…
Sacramento homeowners often ask me if a ceiling fan is worth it when they already have central air. My answer? Absolutely. Here’s why: And here’s the kicker: Sacramento’s climate makes ceiling fans a year-round asset. They’re not just for cooling.…
Walk into any home in Sacramento built before the early 2000s and you’ll probably notice the same thing I do: outdated electrical outlets. Some are two-prong instead of three. Some are worn, loose, or painted over. Others lack the safety…
