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Pasadena Electrician Services<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

At RG Electric<\/strong>, we offer superb services. So no matter which electrical issues you experience in your Pasadena house or apartment, you can be sure that our RG electrician<\/a><\/strong> crew has the skills to overcome any residential electrical culprits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, electrical problems can be very stressful. For example, you may be scared stiff when a sudden power outage occurs, or you start hearing strange buzzing sounds from a circuit breaker. Even when this happens, it doesn\u2019t mean stopping your busy life. You can trust RG Electric<\/strong> to help you in any emergency. In addition, we can help with upgrading your wiring and circuit breakers. If you need to replace switches and outlets<\/a> with modern and energy-efficient models, we can do that as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixing the Hot Outlet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You plug in one of your appliances or devices and notice an outlet has become warm and even hot. We were startled to learn how many people think it’s normal and attribute it to a temporary \u201cnot a big deal\u201d problem. But we and any other qualified technician would tell you that it isn\u2019t OK.

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It\u2019s like playing with the fire \u2013 you should never ignore the hot outlet. On the contrary, unplug any cords, or if the problem is with the switch, turn off your circuit breaker and call a Pasadena electrician service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can RG Electric help? We’ll troubleshoot your electricals for possible problems. For example, if the outlet is broken, we\u2019ll replace it. Similarly, faulty plugs on your appliances can also heat the outlet. We’ll replace or repair them as needed if this is the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some problems can be caused by a loose connection behind electrical switches and outlets, others arise due to an overloaded circuit. Only qualified electricians can uncover the real problem responsible for the hot outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repairing Flickering Lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We keep receiving calls from our clients complaining about lights flickering in their house<\/a>. This is such a frequent electrical problem that it deserves close attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the issue can be resolved by replacing a broken outlet or tightening a loose bulb, causing a flicker. When this happens, flickering lights usually affect one area in the house. However, more serious causes often lie in the circuit breaker box or at the utility panel outside your home, especially if flickering persists in multiple rooms or throughout the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be safe, contact RG Electric, and we’ll dispatch a Pasadena electrician to handle the maintenance diagnosis for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aluminum Wiring Is a Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your home was built between 1965 and 1972 and you have never changed wiring, it means that your electricals run on aluminum wiring. Then, sparks coming out of an outlet are likely a result of a faulty connection between the outlet and your home\u2019s aluminum wiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homes built after 1972 follow the golden standard requiring copper wiring instead because it doesn’t heat up; it’s more conductive and harder. According to the US. Consumer Product Safety Commission, aluminum wiring is about 55 times more likely to trigger hazardous connection than copper wire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, our clients didn’t know if their homes had the old wiring. Unfortunately, it happens a lot as sellers usually don’t disclose it, so they learn about aluminum wiring during the electrical inspection. This is a real problem, first, because it is extremely dangerous, and secondly, insurers are very reluctant to insure homes that have aluminum wiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think now that you live in potentially hazardous conditions, we can provide the following wiring services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rewiring the entire house<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This solution involves installing new copper wiring from the electrical service panel to all switches and outlets. Although new rewiring comes down to money, it\u2019s the best and safest option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pig tailing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pig tailing is a compromise solution in terms of price. It assumes connecting extension copper wires to the edges of the current aluminum wires applied to your switches and outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our licensed Pasadena electrician will inspect the home and help you decide about the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning Wiring Smell In the House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Burning wiring or circuit smell in the house should alert anyone. It means that electrical wiring reaches a heat level when plastic sheathing starts to melt. Consequently, this could lead to a fire risk, requiring immediate action. So what can cause the kind of smell?<\/p>\n\n\n\n