Baton Rouge Electrician

Inspected reported light flickering occurring when the light switch was turned off and investigated intermittent smoke detector activation. Determined smoke detectors were expired and require replacement. Identified the flickering issue as a defective LED bulb. Inspected switch and lighting connections; several loose or poor connections were found and corrected. Verified the main feeder ground conductor was loose in the lug and secured it properly. No flickering was observed during the service visit.

Responded to a service call for tripped breakers, inoperative garbage disposal, and flickering lights. Completed an electrical safety inspection and documented findings. Identified an outdated electrical panel with multiple hazards, including backstabbed receptacles, obsolete breakers, and breakers that were loose and failing to reset properly. Observed circuit overloading in the living room. Found the garbage disposal receptacle unsecured and hanging outside of an electrical box. Noted that the electrical panel is located inside a closet. Due to the condition of the panel, breakers, and meter riser, a full panel and meter replacement was recommended.

Performed Level 2 diagnostic on pool lighting system. Identified voltage drop at underground splice, with 12 volts on one side and 5 volts on the other, insufficient for lighting operation. Reterminated inline splice after excavation and restored proper connection. Tested additional fixtures and corrected wiring faults at existing pierce points. Reinstalled original transformer and secured previous unit in storage.

Addressed listed electrical concerns in the kitchen. Repaired kitchen receptacles and switches. Installed two pendant lights and one terrapin light with junction boxes and wiring extended from existing lighting. Replaced closet ceiling fixture. All installations completed and operating properly.

Provided quotation for main panel replacement. Existing panel is original 1973 GE split-bus with age-related breaker issues and frequent tripping. Recommended replacement with 125A flush-mount panel. Possible need for replacement of aluminum panel feeders and potential meter pan replacement due to age; riser currently in good condition. No visible ground rod; ground conductor present at panel. Plan to install one or two new ground rods if existing cannot be verified.

Evaluated options for installing either a new dryer circuit or a new feeder from the main panel to the laundry room panel. Installation is feasible but challenging due to limited access to the main panel through existing pathways or soffit. Existing panel may require abandonment of current feed if new feeder is installed. Recommendation includes replacement of the laundry room panel with a larger Leviton panel to allow future expansion, addition of a 2-gang box with two receptacles below the new panel if installed, replacement of one existing light, installation of two additional lights in the stairwell, and removal of an existing wall sconce. Estimated wire run approximately 230 feet.

Replaced light fixture in wet bar. Inspected GFCI circuit for nuisance tripping. Verified proper voltage and confirmed correct trip functionality using tester. Identified multiple devices connected to a power strip on the GFCI circuit; load changes resulted in tripping.

Inspected inoperative bathroom receptacle and GFCI device. Determined bathroom circuit was fed from an exterior GFCI on the back porch. Found load-side conductors disconnected inside the exterior GFCI. Reconnected conductors and restored power. Replaced bathroom GFCI with a standard receptacle to eliminate confusion while maintaining upstream protection. Verified proper operation of all devices.

Installed HVL and humidity smart switch for the exhaust fan under the customer-supplied scope. Replaced two additional switches in the same box for the light and heater. Completed installation and verified proper operation. Observed poorly repaired Sheetrock from a previous fixture replacement and informed the customer. Completed safety inspection and noted an outdated electrical panel located in a closet and a rusted, dated meter pan. Recommended panel relocation and full service rebuild. Confirmed required interior and exterior GFCI protection is in place.

Inspected tripping breaker. Identified previously repaired rodent-damaged wiring with two improper attic junctions completed without junction boxes. Corrected the exposed junctions and restored code-compliant connections. Breaker continued to trip, indicating an additional unseen fault requiring follow-up diagnostics and repair when attic conditions allow safe access. Replacement of the damaged feed to the TV circuit also required. Charges applied for work completed during this visit.

Inspected inoperative kitchen receptacles following reported outage after use of an electric kettle. Diagnosed power feed entering a junction box behind the stove, then continuing to the microwave and to the first non-functioning receptacle. Verified proper voltage at the microwave with loss of neutral initially and subsequent intermittent loss of hot during troubleshooting. Intermittent restoration of power occurred, followed by repeated failure after reassembly, indicating likely damaged conductor between the junction box and the first receptacle.

Arrived on-site to determine placement of the meter combo and electrical panel and to identify the optimal mounting location. Installed the panel and drilled a 2-inch penetration through the wall to the exterior. Installed the meter combo on the exterior wall directly behind the panel location in the garage.

Arrived at the residence to complete requested electrical work in two areas of the home. Work included installing three recessed can lights in the kitchen and hanging a chandelier in the upstairs bathroom. Safety check was waived; only specified tasks were performed. The chandelier was installed without complications. Installation of the three can lights required additional effort due to placement but was completed successfully, and all fixtures were powered and tested. Additional work included replacing a dining room switch and repairing a bathroom light and fan. The fan motor had been previously removed and was replaced. The fixture was cleaned, powered, and tested to ensure proper operation.

Arrived at the residence to address an issue with a kitchen circuit. Work authorization was confirmed. A safety check was performed, and service options were prepared based on findings. Attempts were made to review these options with the homeowner, but contact was not established. Diagnostic work on the affected circuit was completed. The GFCI device was removed and inspected; conductors were found disconnected and not properly terminated. Conductors were resecured to allow testing of downstream receptacles. All downstream receptacles tested properly. The existing GFCI was reinstalled, reset, and tested, confirming proper operation. A load test was performed by connecting a countertop appliance to a downstream receptacle. The circuit remained energized without tripping.

Arrived at the residence to repair a ceiling-mounted light fixture located in the exterior foyer by the front door. The fixture had fallen due to vibration from activity in the upstairs area. The light was re-secured and restored to proper condition. A general safety check was performed. Smoke detectors installed by the alarm company were observed. No surge protection device or gas bonding was present. Information regarding associated safety risks was provided. The homeowner declined additional work.

Arrived at the residence to address electrical issues involving living-room lighting and the exterior A/C unit. Confirmed that only identified non-functional components were to be serviced. Customer-supplied switches were installed in the living room as needed. Inspection of the A/C system identified a weak capacitor and oxidation on the starter contact points. Findings and recommended corrective actions were communicated.

Responded to electrical issues at a residential property. The first issue involved a flower bed lighting circuit with a dedicated power source; the lights were spliced using an improper connector. The second issue involved two non-functional lights on a gate, where a 3/4" LL on the wall with wires pulled out was identified as a potential cause. Diagnostics were developed for both circuits to address the identified issues.

Performed repair on an emergency light in the lobby at Porsche. Work included installation of the bulb, lens, and driver. Light was tested and confirmed operational. At the BMW office, troubleshooting was performed on a water heater that was not heating. Voltage at the equipment was measured at 200V across legs and 115V from leg to ground. Amperage testing showed no current draw, indicating a likely heating element failure. Repair plan will be executed once necessary parts are obtained.

Performed electrical work at the office on Sherwood Forest. Work included demolition of three receptacles from walls, removal of two four-foot lamp fixtures and two chandeliers, capping wires, and blanking off openings. One receptacle located in the attic was tied into another whip at a junction box, requiring installation of a new box and whip after disconnecting the receptacle.

Performed electrical work on a food trailer at the Airline Hwy site. Materials used included 60 ft of SOOW 3-conductor with ground cord, four 1-1/2" chase nipples, and two 50-amp male plugs. The chase nipples were installed to pass the cord through the wall into the panel. The cord was terminated on the breaker, and the panel was powered on. Voltage was verified, and equipment was tested with the generator. Testing indicated that additional diagnostics are required on certain circuits that did not operate correctly.

Performed installation of a dedicated circuit for a window A/C unit. An existing feed in the attic was identified for use. Required materials included a medium cut-in box, 6-30R receptacle, faceplate, and 30-amp breaker. The wire was fished down the wall to a junction box, terminated on the 6-30R receptacle, and connected to a 30-amp breaker in the panel. Receptacle was plated, powered on, and voltage tested at 240V. Installation completed successfully.

Visited Whatabruger on Siegen Lane to troubleshoot a piece of equipment experiencing operational issues. Initial inspection began at the disconnect, where voltage readings were measured and identified as problematic for the equipment. The equipment is supplied by a 3-phase, 30-amp breaker. Voltage measurements at the load side of the breaker matched the readings at the disconnect, while line-side measurements confirmed a proper 208V across all legs. Based on the investigation and history of the recurring issue, a solution was determined: replacement of the breaker.

Arrived on site to inspect electrical components related to a pond pumping system. The system, located in a garage behind the residence, was found to operate entirely on a single circuit supplying power to the pump, filtration equipment, lighting, and one outlet. Site assessment was conducted to determine requirements for upgrading or modifying the electrical setup to improve safety and functionality. Options for completing the work were prepared and presented to the customer for review. No service option was selected at this visit.

Arrived on site to inspect facility equipment following recent storm damage and utility repairs. The utility company had replaced multiple power poles and transformers and requested verification of three-phase rotation for the facility’s equipment. Inspection included the trash compactor, three rear warehouse exhaust fans, and front office air conditioning units. Phase rotation was found to be reversed, and corrections were made. Additionally, two pipe fittings on the trash compactor’s flexible connectors were repaired. The air conditioning system was found to have a mechanical issue causing the outdoor condensing unit breaker to trip, and the fan coil unit was non-operational. Recommendation was made to have a mechanical contractor evaluate and repair the AC system, which was later confirmed to have sustained storm-related damage.

Arrived on site to relocate wall switches and an outlet affected by ongoing remodeling. Evaluation determined that the switches would need to be disconnected, with wiring pulled back into the attic and rerouted through new wall openings. Both junction boxes for the switches and the receptacle require replacement with new boxes. Several options were prepared for completing the relocation work, along with an additional proposal to redevice the home. The redevice option included new outlets and switches, combination breakers, a whole-home surge protection device, and warranty coverage.