When homeowners think about licensed and bonded electricians, they mainly think about them in terms of fixing broken outlets in the bathroom or kitchen. Sometimes they know they need a pro for landscape lighting needs. But there are a multitude of jobs that residential electrical repair services perform.

Moving to a new home?

What you say you are moving to a new home it doesn’t always mean you’re are moving into a recently built home. Many, many people like to purchase older homes and put their own personal marks on them. Usually this means updating the kitchens and baths. A plain kitchen it turned into a chef’s kitchen with all the updated appliances. Will the electrical panel be able to handle the current for all these appliances?

Luxurious master baths are now the norm with the look and feel of an expensive spa. Along with the spa comes the jetted tub. Can the prevailing electricity run the current needed for the tub? Oftentimes the panel needs an addition to accommodate the tub jets working while other appliances are in use.

Remaining in your current home?

If you are staying where you are, you still may be thinking about making updates. The same situations apply to you. So many people like to watch the television programs about flipping homes and those about modifying homes to sell or to live in. It is not a surprise to the slippers or the construction crews when they tell their hosts that a totally new electrical panel needs to be installed or that the whole house needs rewiring. The only way you will know if you have these issues is to have your electrical system inspected by a licensed electrician.

Has your cooktop or range exhaust stopped working on your electric range? It’s time to call in an electrician. Maybe your ceiling fan has quit working and you are waiting to purchase a new one. Have you had an electrician look at it to determine the problem? He may be able to repair it and save you from buying a new one.

Want to protect you and your family with outdoor lights that come on when someone walks past your windows or doors? Your local electrician can handle that job for you. Are you considering a new hybrid car that runs on electricity? You will need a licensed electrician to install your charging station.

Trust your electrician

One you have used a bonded and insured electrician you trust, he can be your friend for life. He may even become a member of the family. When you are having electrical problems or you want to add services, he will look at the situation 360 degrees. He will view it from all angles. He knows you and your family. He will make recommendations – sometimes there will be several options. Ultimately it is your decision.

The bottom line is that you want to keep your family safe. You also want your most expensive investment to be in perfect working order.

Is it time to update your outlets? This may not be the easiest question to answer! Your outlets are a fairly commonplace thing in your home—usually if they’re not acting up, they’re pretty much ignored. Unfortunately, by the time you get to the place where your outlets are acting up, you could be putting yourself in danger of a serious electrical malfunction or fire.

So what are some signs that you need to update your outlets? Let the experts at Kolb Electric answer!

There are a few sure-fire signs you need new outlets.

Along with these signs, you could need a new outlet for any of the appliances listed below. If your home isn’t wired to appropriately power them, you could experience frequent tripped breakers!

For many people, electrical work in the home is a bit of mystery. If you are not an electrician and have no desire to learn about all things electrical, there is really no need to worry too much about how the lights in your home work or what it takes to make the refrigerator run. Unfortunately, electrical work in the house isn’t full proof. It can fail and if you have no idea why, you will need the services of an electrician. Burbank homeowners can count on the team at The Electric Connection to take care of any electrical repairs.

One of the biggest mysteries surrounding electrical problems is determining exactly what the problem is. A light doesn’t work or an outlet sparks can mean many different things. It takes a trained professional electrician in Burbank to properly diagnose the problem. Faulty electrical work is not something you want to simply but a band-aid on so to speak and ignore. It is imperative there is troubleshooting completed to correctly diagnose the problem. You need to get to the root cause of the electrical issues to ensure it is taken care of the first time.

Faulty wiring or deteriorating wiring may cause one problem today and three months down the road you are dealing with another safety issue. What if you don’t catch it in time? It is crucial you have any electrical issues promptly diagnosed by a Burbank electrician. It is better to be safe than sorry. Don’t take chances with your family’s safety by having them sleep in a home that could be a dangerous electrical hazard. If you are unsure, you can have an electrical inspection completed to give you a god idea of what is going on as well as diagnose any problems that could be quietly lurking behind the walls. Give The Electric Connection a call today to troubleshoot any electrical issues you are having in your home.