New Construction

We provide full electrical wiring for new construction.  Our electrician experts are licensed and trained to do the job for the quoted price efficiently and safely.

Whole House Rewires

For most home and business owners, understanding and completing electrical wiring projects can be complicated and beyond their comfort zone. It is also messy, labor-intensive, and if done by a person with no experience, can lead to damage and might compromise your property’s safety. Having a certified professional for electrical wiring services means that you can rest assured knowing that wiring projects are completed to the highest standard. Here at WIRE TECH ELECTRIC, we are experts when it comes to electrical wiring projects.

We make sure that our electrical wiring service is up to code and our work guaranteed to pass all inspections. From new wiring to replacements or upgrades, we will make sure that the project is compliant with state electrical standards. With a team of experienced and talented technicians, we will complete the electrical wiring project on time or even earlier. Of course, we do our job quickly, however, we will also take strict safety precautions to ensure that your property and our workers are always safe. Our workers are fully licensed, insured, and bonded.

Electric Home Inspection

We are the “Home Safety Experts,” and it is our job to make sure your home is electrically safe for you and your loved ones. More fire damage is caused in homes each year by faulty wiring and negligence than any other cause. That is why we look for ungrounded systems, flying splices, old knob and tubing wiring, overloaded circuits, aluminum wiring and much more in every home we visit. It is our goal to address current problems, detect potential problems, and prevent future damage. We believe that by the time we leave your home, you should know without a doubt that your home’s electrical system is safe.

Sometimes repairs need to be made right away, sometimes they can wait a while, and other times it may just be a future project to think about. Our electricians are trained to look over your home and educate you about the safety of your home’s electrical system. Sometimes a home may need a lot of electrical work, other times it may be in excellent condition. Our friendly electricians take it upon themselves to make sure that you know the condition of your home’s electrical system.

Aluminum Wiring Replacement

Most electrical wiring is copper. In the early 1960’s the price of copper began to rise, and aluminum wiring was commonly used for residences from the late-1960s through the mid-1970s. There are several million homes in California with aluminum branch circuit wiring.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF ALUMINUM WIRE FAILURE?
Signs of trouble in aluminum wiring systems include warm-to-the-touch face plates on outlets or switches, flickering lights, circuits that don’t work, or the smell of burning plastic at outlets or switches. Unfortunately, not all failing aluminum wired connections provide such easily detected warning signs; aluminum wired connections have been reported to fail without any prior indications or problems, and these are the same symptoms found in problems with copper wiring. If you detect any of these symptoms, call WIRE TECH ELECTRIC immediately for a complimentary consultation.

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL RISKS WITH ALUMINIUM WIRING?
There is no problem with the aluminum wire itself within the walls; the problem is at the connection points. First, aluminum expands and contracts more than copper when it heats and cools. This can cause fasteners to loosen. More importantly, aluminum oxidizes easily, and the oxide is a poor conductor. This causes overheating at the connection points (the main source of trouble). A further problem with some aluminum wire is fatigue. The wire becomes brittle and breaks if bent back and forth only a few times. Do not pull outlets and switches out of the wall to examine them yourself. WIRE TECH ELECTRIC can conduct an assessment of any potential risks and upgrade any problematic wiring that might be found.

These problems can create overheating and arcing at connection points which have led to fires resulting in injury and deaths. Research shows that homes wired with aluminum wire manufactured before 1972 are 55 times more likely to have one or more connections reach “Fire Hazard Conditions” than are homes wired with copper. “Post 1972” aluminum wire is also a concern. A change in the aluminum wire alloys in 1972 did not solve all of the problems.

Problems with connections are not normally visible on the face plate. You need to check every connection throughout the house to know if a hidden problem is lurking somewhere (this is not included in a standard home inspection). Even if the home inspector does not report any other problems with the aluminum wiring, it is prudent to consult with a licensed electrician who is thoroughly familiar with aluminum wiring problems for a more extensive evaluation. A standard home inspection is only a first step in reducing risk.

WHAT IS THE METHOD OF CORRECTION?
Currently, only two solutions have been recommended. The first and most sound solution is to replace the aluminum wiring with copper. The second solution uses a special connector to splice a short piece of copper wire (called a pig-tail) between the aluminum wire and the electrical device (receptacle, switch, light, etc.). Proper use of this method requires specialized training, and WIRE TECH ELECTRIC has years of experience in correcting aluminum wire failure.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REPLACE THE WIRING?
A typical replacement for a full house will take approximately 2 weeks. During this time, there will only be a short span of no more than 2-4 hours when the home will be without power. WIRE TECH ELECTRIC will fully disconnect and remove (where accessible) the aluminum wiring and replace it with a modern electrical system.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I BE AWARE OF?
As a homeowner, you should have the peace of mind that your electrical system is safe. If you decide to replace your aluminum, you should be aware that in some cases WIRE TECH ELECTRIC may need to cut into some ceilings and walls. This will mean that you may have to some minor repair work to be done. Our goal is to contribute the minimum necessary damage to your walls and ceilings.

GFCI Breakers / Outlets

WHAT IS A GFCI BREAKER?

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) can help prevent electrocution. GFCI senses if a person’s body starts to receive a shock and cuts off the power before he/she can get injured. GFCIs are generally installed where electrical circuits may accidentally come into contact with water.

WHAT IS A GFCI OUTLET?

GFCI outlets are used in areas like the kitchen, bathroom or garage where the risk of electrical shock is greater. They can be identified by the “test” and “reset” buttons located on the receptacle. These outlets help protect you from electrical hazards by monitoring the amount of electricity flowing in a circuit and tripping the circuit if an imbalance is detected. Once detected, the outlet stops the flow of electricity.

HOW TO OPERATE AND TEST A GFCI OUTLET?

If your GFCI outlet stops the flow of power under normal operating conditions and it is safe, the GFCI can be manually reset by pressing the “reset” button to restore power. GFCIs are much more reliable than depending on the circuit breaker in your electrical box to trip and stop current flow, as they are sensitive to even small variations in current. In fact, they are designed to operate before electricity can affect your heartbeat. Because of this function, it is important to check all of the GFCI outlets in your home monthly.

• Press the “test” button to see if they are operating properly.
• Use a night light or other portable device that uses a minimal amount of electricity to ensure current is no longer flowing through the receptacle.
• Press the “reset” button after confirming this to return power to the outlet.

WHERE ARE GFCI OUTLETS REQUIRED?

GFCIs have been required in homes since 1971, when they were mandated for use on the exterior of homes and for use with swimming pool equipment. There are many areas of your home where GFCI outlets are required to meet code, commonly in areas where the risk of electrical shock is increased due to possible exposure to risk factors such as water. GFCI outlets are required in:

• Bathrooms since 1975.
• Kitchens since 1987.
• Laundry and utility sinks since 2005.
• Wetbars since 1993.
• Garages since 1978.
• Crawlspaces and unfinished basements since 1990.
• Your home’s exterior since 1973.
• Spa and pool areas since 1968.
• Limitations of GFCI receptacles

GFCI outlets should not be used as receptacles for refrigerators, freezers, or other appliances, as they could trip without your knowledge.

Many older homes have lacked GFCI outlets for quite some time, putting their occupants at increased risk of electrical shock. Don’t wait on installing these inexpensive, potentially life-saving devices. Contact WIRE TECH ELECTRIC and protect yourself and your family with the addition of GFCI receptacles.

Afci breakers

Whole House / Attic Fans

Attic Fans play an very important role in your home or business, especially during the summer months.  Attics fans greatly reduce the heat inside the attic which significantly lowers energy costs. 

It’s a common misconception that attic fans are not needed, considering that most people aren’t spending time in the attic, and the heat produced up there may not be of any real concern. However, an attic fan can drastically affect the comfort level in your home or business. The greatest benefit of using an attic fan is the fact that it removes strain off of your air conditioning system.

When the attic is extremely hot, heat will radiate down into your home, through wooden beams, supports, and so on. This can make the temperature in your living space rise even higher, putting unnecessary stress on your system. It can also add up to higher cooling costs. The use of an attic fan can help you to cool your home more efficiently, while reducing strain on your system and cutting down on cooling costs. Attic fans can also increase the life of your roof and over-all safety of the home by greatly reducing high temperatures during summer months.

Spas / Hot Tubs

If you’re installing a hot tub, or spa in your home, it’s very important to make sure that all of the necessary electrical wiring is installed professionally and is thoroughly safe. At WIRE TECH ELECTRIC, our electricians have extensive experience working with these systems, and we can guarantee thorough and safe repairs and installations.

Because of the obvious problems that arise from having water so close to electrical components, making sure that the wiring for any Spa installation is done professionally and up to code is a major priority. It’s very important that you hire a qualified electrician for this task, or you could not be able to pass code inspections, or might even incur serious or fatal injuries. If you’re installing a hot tub, or a spa in your home, contact our licensed, trained, and extensively experienced electricians.

Lighting, Outlets and Switches

Wire Tech Electric provides professional installation of the folowing types of lighting for your home or business:

• LED recessed lights
• Low volt lighting
• Landscape lighting
• Pendent and chandelier lights
• Sconce and coach lights
• Security lighting
• And more

We also install outlets and switches:

• Single pole switch
• Three-way switch
• Four-way switch
• Dimmer switch
• Timer switch
• Occupancy sensor switch
• Moisture detector switch
• GFCI outlets
• Appliances outlets