The Circuit Doctor: Professional Electrical Contractor Serving San Francisco 94110

Our comprehensive electrical inspection specifically checks for the signs of aluminum wiring degradation, such as overheating at connections, which is a common fire hazard in many SF homes built in the 60s and 70s. We identify unsafe conditions and provide clear recommendations, which may include installing modern, code-compliant connectors (Alumiconn) or a complete wiring upgrade, ensuring your home's safety.

Installing an EV charger, especially a Level 2 charger, places a significant new load on your home's electrical panel. In San Francisco, many older panels and circuits are already near capacity. Our inspection assesses your panel's health, available capacity, and wiring to determine if an upgrade is needed before installation. This prevents dangerous circuit overloads, protects your home from fire risk, and ensures your charger operates efficiently and reliably.

Beyond general code compliance, we focus on local high-risk issues. This includes inspecting for faulty aluminum wiring connections, outdated Federal Pacific or Zinsco electrical panels (common in SF and known for failure), insufficient grounding, and overloaded circuits from added appliances. Our goal is to give you a clear picture of your home's electrical health and a prioritized plan to mitigate these specific San Francisco fire and safety hazards.