Bolt Blitz Electric - West Hollywood's Experienced Electrical Company

Yes, we frequently address this common local concern. Aluminum wiring, found in many area homes built during specific periods, can degrade over time and become a safety risk. Our approach involves a thorough inspection to assess the condition. Solutions can range from applying specialized connectors at all outlets and switches (a process called 'pigtailing' with COPALUM or AlumiConn connectors) to recommending a partial or complete rewiring with modern copper wire, especially during a larger renovation or panel upgrade. We'll explain the most effective and cost-efficient option to significantly reduce the fire hazard for your specific home.

As specialists in panel work, we handle the entire process to ensure safety and reliability. It starts with assessing your home's current and future electrical needs. We then obtain any necessary permits from the City of West Hollywood. The installation involves safely disconnecting the old panel, mounting the new panel, transferring all circuits, and ensuring proper grounding and bonding. For upgrades, we often increase capacity (e.g., from 100 to 200 amps) to support modern appliances, EV chargers, or home additions. We test the entire system and coordinate with the utility for the final inspection and meter connection, leaving you with a safe, code-compliant electrical heart for your home.

Integrating a backup battery is a smart way to gain energy independence and outage protection. Our process begins with evaluating your main electrical panel to ensure it can support the battery's critical load panel. We design a system that prioritizes the circuits you need most during an outage, like refrigeration, lighting, and medical equipment. The Tesla Powerwall or LG Chem RESU unit is installed, typically alongside your solar system if you have one, and connected to your grid and main panel. We handle all wiring, communication setup, and programming so the system automatically switches to battery power during a grid failure, providing seamless backup for your essential home functions.