Dennis was amazing! Very knowledgeable and walked me through everything he was going to do!
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He was very helpful and explained the work he was going to do so I could understand it. He was efficient and new exactly what to do. He solved our problem. Our lights are on and they have stayed on.
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Reason for the visit was for attic fan no longer working. We checked the voltage at the switch and main panel. Voltage is correct. Attic fan is on a multi wire branch circuit with the furnace. We will be replacing the guts of the attic fan and installing a two pole breaker for the circuit per code requirements. Work is complete. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!
Installation of new devices located throughout the small appliance circuit (both) on the kitchen counter top. We will remove all damaged/older outlets and replace with new decora outlets and replace the two affected on the half wall. We will also replace current breakers with new AFCI to help prevent devices melting with use of appliances such as space heaters. This also includes installation of whole home surge protector to further assist the home in protection against harmful voltage spikes while protecting the sensitive appliances and main electrical panel.
Today’s visit was for exhaust fan replacement. While doing my assessment I saw a few things that should definitely be addressed as soon as possible. The cable going to the panel is dry rot and should be replaced, there are no ground rods on the exterior, and the water heater is not bonded. I will be sending a quote to do this at a later date when the customer is ready at see below for work performed today. Replace exhaust fan in hallway bathroom Properly label panel Install two pole breaker for multi wire branch circuit
This solution includes the installation of a quad receptacle on porch. We have installed the new porch receptacles.
We will disconnect the connections from the upper panel and use a mechanical lug splice to reconnect the circuits and ensure proper safety and terminations throughout. Once the proper connections are made we will insulation tape the splice and then finally electrically tape it to ensure there is no chance of failure. In the sub-panel where the breaker for the circuit originates we will change the breaker out to ensure no potential failure of it in the future. Customer has been made aware of the FPE panel inside the home and given a quote for correcting this.
The reason for today’s visit was to diagnose a power loss issue in the bedrooms. We saw a huge amount of original devices in the home as well as improperly wired devices. We wrote recommendations on replacement of devices to fix the issues at hand and provided the solutions as well. We also saw a 200 amp Bryant panel with many signs of hazards. These hazards included shared branch circuits, shared neutrals, double tapped grounds and neutrals and shared circuit breakers. At this time customer would like to think it over and will contact if moving forward.
Installation of new 3-way switch located at the top of stairs on the quad switch bank that controls chandelier . We were called out today to look at smoke detectors that were chirping. Customer explained to us that he had just replaced all the units in his house and that one was chirping. We de-energized the smoke detector circuit, disconnected the units and opened their battery doors, and still heard the chirping. We determined that the chirping was caused by a plug-in carbon monoxide unit that was failing. While assessing the panel we also noted signs of overheating wires caused by multi wire branch circuits not on 2-pole breakers. We provided a quote to replace single pole breakers feeding multi wire branch circuits with 2-pole breakers. While on site we also replaced a three-way switch controlling the foyer light at the top of the stairs that was not working.
This solution includes the replacement of the 2 damaged receptacles. We have replaced the 2 damaged receptacles. We recommend having the homes devices replaced. Membership acquired.
The reason for today’s visit was to trouble shoot lights working in consistently. Today when we arrived we saw a 200 amp slim line GE panel that had multiple signs of concern. Wires were improperly landed on breakers, mismatched breakers, grounds neutrals tied together in same lug, breakers have rust going through, and a few others. When we walked throughout the home we saw a lot of original devices which were back stabbed, rusted through, painted over and reversed polarity. We recommended to the customer on replacement of devices along side replacement of the panel. After speaking with customer, some of his current utilities and appliances will change and we may have to do another load calculation in order to properly see if the system can handle an EV charger. The current status of the house electrical system is very dated and heavily damaged with rust, broken devices, broken disconnects, and other hazards. At this time customer just wanted a quote on services and will contact back i
Installation of new switch bank located in each of the bedrooms located on the second floor. Currently customer has improper switches and wires floating in wall not properly mounted in a suitable switch bank. We would remove switch controlled outlet and turn switch into just a fan on/off device and remove old wires not needed. Install new fan brace in customer guest bedroom due to current brace being installed incorrectly and bent completely. In both rooms we would remove switch controlled outlet and make them constant use devices. Installation of a 1900 junction box located in attic for gable fan. Currently wires are in an open air splice and should be landed inside of a rated box.
Installation of new carbon monoxide and smoke detectors throughout the home. Current devices are causing nuisance trips as well as there are signs of “melting” and dark spots around the units to the mounting plates. Two units in the upstairs bedrooms have knicked wire’s exposing conductors on the transmission wires as well as the neutral wires.
Installation of new devices through the first floor of the home due to age and devices being improperly wired. Devices currently are back stabbed causing power failure along with over heating. Installation of two pole breakers to eliminate shared neutral circuits. Having a common throw handle will help reduce the risk of circuits overheating and causing a potential power loss..
We were called out today to look at the installation of a 40 amp cooktop. We took apart the junction box feeding the appliance whip and discovered 10 gauge wire capable of delivering 30 amps to the cooktop. We then provided a solution to run the correct wire to properly feed a 40 amp cooktop. After discussing options with home owner, we then talked about possibly finding a cook top with the same amperage and still with us hooking up the new unit. Customer will take some time on what option she would like then call us back out.
Remove the existing FPE panel and reinstall a new Leviton 150 amp, 20-space panel. All breakers will be matched to existing and labeled in accordance with their power. Pull permits for the scope of work with the municipality. We will return on the scheduled inspection date to remove the panel cover for the inspector and then return later in the day to reinstall it.
Replace (3) smoke and carbon monoxide units with new hardwired units with sealed 10-year batteries. Tested and verified working.