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Many Santa Monica homes built from the mid-1960s to early 1970s used aluminum wiring, which is now known to be a significant fire hazard due to its tendency to loosen and overheat at connections. A professional electrical inspection from DLR Electric can identify this outdated and dangerous wiring, allowing us to recommend and perform essential remediation, such as installing copper pigtails, to bring your home up to modern safety standards and protect your family.

During a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), your home suddenly loses power, which can cause damage when it surges back on. An inspection allows DLR Electric to assess your home's current electrical resilience. We can check your panel's capacity, identify critical circuits (like those for medical equipment or refrigeration), and recommend solutions like installing a transfer switch for a generator or whole-house surge protection to safeguard your appliances when power is restored.

Our Santa Monica-focused inspections go beyond basic code checks. We meticulously examine wiring types (specifically looking for hazardous aluminum), the condition and tightness of connections in your panel and outlets, the adequacy of grounding, and the functionality of GFCIs and AFCIs—crucial devices that prevent shocks and electrical fires. We also assess if your electrical system can safely handle modern appliance loads, which is a common issue in updated older homes.