Lonnie Olaeta, Electrician - Petaluma's Top-Rated Electrical Company

A thorough inspection by Lonnie Olaeta focuses on the critical connections between your solar panels, inverter, and home's main electrical panel. We check for proper grounding, secure wiring, and any signs of wear or overheating that are common with inverter faults. This ensures your solar investment is not only efficient but also safe for your Petaluma home, preventing potential fire hazards and system failures.

Before wildfire season, an inspection assesses your home's readiness for a Public Safety Power Shutoff. We verify that your electrical panel and critical circuits are in good condition and can safely handle a generator or battery backup transfer switch if you have one. This proactive step helps ensure you can power essential appliances safely during an outage, protecting your family and property.

If you notice error lights on your inverter, a drop in power production, or a burning smell near the unit, it's important to act. First, if safe to do so, you can shut off the solar system at the inverter or the dedicated breaker. Then, contact a licensed electrician like Lonnie Olaeta immediately. We can safely diagnose the fault—often a loose connection, corrosion, or component failure—and make the necessary repairs to restore safe operation, which is crucial for Petaluma homes relying on solar energy.