H-S Electric Repairs: Licensed Electrical Company Serving San Carlos 94070

Flickering lights in older San Carlos homes are often caused by loose or corroded connections, which can overheat and become a fire risk. Our thorough electrical inspection identifies these specific trouble spots in your wiring and panels. We'll pinpoint the exact cause of the flickering and provide a clear, safe repair plan to restore stable power and ensure your family's safety.

Absolutely. Aluminum wiring, common in homes built from the mid-1960s to the 1970s, is a known fire hazard due to its tendency to loosen and corrode at connections. A core part of our electrical inspection service is identifying the type of wiring in your San Carlos home and assessing its condition. We check for signs of overheating at outlets and switches and can recommend the most reliable mitigation techniques, such as COPALUM crimps, to bring your system up to modern safety standards.

Our inspection is a detailed, safety-focused evaluation. Our licensed electrician will visually examine your main panel, circuit breakers, outlets, switches, and visible wiring for signs of wear, improper installation, or hazards like those common with aluminum wiring. We test GFCI and AFCI protection, check for proper grounding, and assess the overall load on your system. You'll receive a straightforward report explaining any issues we find and prioritized recommendations for repairs to keep your San Carlos home safe and code-compliant.