Chris Peterson Electric: Certified Electrical Company Serving Santa Rosa 95409

An electrical inspection allows us to identify if your home has outdated aluminum wiring, a common fire hazard in many Santa Rosa homes. We check for overheating, corrosion, and improper connections at outlets and switches. If we find issues, we can recommend solutions like proper pigtailing with copper or a complete rewire to ensure your home's electrical system is safe and up to modern code standards.

Yes, absolutely. An outdated or faulty electrical panel is a common source of internal power surges. We can install a new, properly sized panel with modern surge protection devices (SPDs). This upgrade acts as a first line of defense, diverting excess voltage from surges—whether from the grid or large appliances cycling on/off—away from your sensitive electronics like computers and televisions, a frequent concern for Santa Rosa residents.

Warm outlets are a serious warning sign, often pointing to overheating connections, which is a known risk with aging aluminum wiring. We'll first perform a diagnostic to confirm the cause. Our repair involves safely replacing the outlet with a CO/ALR-rated device designed for aluminum or, more permanently, using a certified method to pigtail a short section of copper wire to the existing aluminum, creating a safer, cooler connection at the point of use.