Cahalane Electric - San Francisco's Experienced Electrical Company

Yes, flickering lights in an older San Francisco home are often a sign of loose or corroded connections within your wiring system. This is a common issue due to the age and movement of historic buildings. Loose connections can overheat, posing a serious fire risk. We recommend a professional electrical inspection to pinpoint the cause and ensure your home is safe.

Our comprehensive inspection for an older San Francisco home involves checking your main service panel for capacity and safety, testing for faulty wiring (like knob-and-tube or aluminum), ensuring all connections are secure, and evaluating your grounding system. We provide a detailed report outlining any code violations, safety hazards (like those loose connections causing flickers), and recommended upgrades to modernize your system.

While we can install new outlets, in many older San Francisco buildings, simply adding an outlet isn't always safe or sufficient. The existing circuit may already be overloaded. Our process includes checking the capacity of your circuit and your home's overall electrical infrastructure. We'll ensure the new outlet is installed correctly on a properly rated circuit, preventing overloads and addressing the underlying limitations of aging wiring.