Saint Francisville Electrician

Installed recessed lighting in the living room and bedroom, totaling four 6-inch cans in each room. Replaced the upstairs closet keyless fixture with a recessed can. Due to lack of wall-cavity access for traditional switch wiring, installed Caséta controls with Pico remotes, mounted in accessible locations and programmed for operation. Routing wire between fixtures required attic access; wiring was completed and secured. All recessed fixtures tested successfully and operated as intended. Work area cleaned and restored after installation.

Arrived on site for a scheduled club member check. Conducted a full electrical safety inspection throughout the residence. Identified the following concerns: insufficient number of smoke detectors, absence of a whole-home surge protection device, and lack of proper bonding. After review of findings, proceeded with installation of additional smoke detectors as requested.

Arrived on site to perform various electrical tasks and complete a safety inspection. Work scope included installation of chandeliers, removal of an existing fixture, installation of an exterior GFCI receptacle, and addition of whole-home surge protection. A separate circuit involving lighting and switch work was deferred due to planned demolition in the affected area.

Secured new screws in the panel cover and labeled all circuits. Inspected nonfunctional exterior light on the back porch. Determined issue was caused by a loose wire-nut connection within the floodlight fixture. Repaired connection and restored proper operation.

Home inspection completed. Outdoor GFCI protection present and tripped within appropriate time. Kitchen island and a portion of the kitchen lacked GFCI protection; remainder of visible areas had proper GFCI coverage. ATS and generator in good condition, recently serviced. Generator operated during weekly run and performed as expected. Main panel bonded on opposite side of ATS, which is not correct. Recommended correction.

Inspected request for additional circuits in pantry closet and master bedroom closet. Pantry circuit intended for miscellaneous appliances; master closet circuit intended as convenience outlet for sewing machine and related use. Attic access acceptable, though drilling required in low-clearance areas. Work determined feasible. Multiple options quoted, with priority placed on master closet outlet.

Inspection performed on electrical service requiring replacement on a pole. Service contains two feeds: one to a mobile home and one to a shop. Shop feed is illegally installed through the air and the shop contains multiple electrical issues, requiring consideration of a partial rewire. Feed to the home is missing a ground. Option to install underground service may be possible, pending approval from Demco. Home is experiencing intermittent power loss on half of the system when the pole shifts.

Inspected breaker for AC unit reported to be tripping frequently. Panel inspected; no issues found with bus fingers. Breaker was reset, resulting in loud boom, sparks from coil, release of gas, and oil discharge onto wall. Breaker was immediately shut off. AC technician later identified issue as a failed plug cap on the compressor, likely caused by moisture intrusion, possibly from roof runoff.

Inspected outdoor outlet supplying mosquito repellent tank pump. Outlet had power but tripped GFCI when pump was connected. GFCI reset and tested multiple times without further issue. Inspected fountain that had not operated in several years despite pump replacement. Wiring found miswired. Corrected wiring and restored power; pump operated properly.

Evaluated the addition of circuits for the pantry closet and master bedroom closet. The pantry closet circuit is designated for miscellaneous appliances, and the master bedroom closet circuit is intended as a convenience outlet for a sewing machine and similar equipment. Attic access was manageable, though the required drilling areas are located in low-clearance sections.

Identified and removed burned wire in conduit as part of an unused third diagnostic. Discussed options for replacing the damaged interior GFCI and reviewed safety sheet recommendations, including membership and service options. Proceeded with Option 3. Returned to site to complete remaining work, which included repiping one circuit and repairing final components to prevent GFCI from tripping in the outlet space.

Installed recessed lighting in the kitchen, hallway, and front porch areas. Also installed three wireless interconnected smoke detectors. Lighting layout was marked and hole locations confirmed prior to cutting. Wiring was routed through attic spaces; kitchen access required additional effort due to limited space, while hallway and front porch wiring were completed with minimal difficulty. Fixtures and switches were installed, with power sourced from attic circuits. All systems were powered on and tested successfully.

Observed a burned-out exterior GFCI receptacle. Provided pricing for replacement. Upon approval, replaced the damaged GFCI with a new unit.

Burned wire found in conduit; wire was removed and replaced under the third diagnostic option, previously unused. Damaged interior GFCI was identified, and replacement options were reviewed alongside safety recommendations and service plan memberships. Option three was selected. Follow-up work was completed to finalize repairs and ensure full resolution.

A receptacle was causing intermittent power and light flickering. Performed Level 1 diagnostic and identified a backstabbed connection. Replaced the receptacle, resolving the issue.

Performed Level 1 diagnostic on non-functioning dryer and determined the dryer outlet was faulty. Replaced outlet/switch plates in kitchen and living areas with white covers as requested. Replaced exterior GFCI outlet due to nuisance tripping with a weather-rated unit.

Installed three ceiling-mounted lights under the carport, fed from an existing junction box with pre-existing switched power. Routed wiring using 3/4” Carflex and installed round bell boxes. Mounted fixtures on the backside of the structure per customer request. All fixtures were tested and confirmed operational. Observed a damaged insulator detached from the wall, with utility power hanging slightly lower than standard height but not presenting an immediate hazard. Performed voltage checks at various locations as requested.

Responded to rebuild a service damaged by a fallen tree limb. The riser had been pulled off the wall and disconnected from the meter can, resulting in internal damage to the meter base and to the conductors within the riser. The existing setup was a 200A meter/panel combination, which was replaced with a new unit of the same specifications. The existing riser was reused due to its unique configuration; however, the damaged wire was replaced. Minor adjustments were made to the riser to allow for proper strapping. A surge protector was installed at the combo panel, and a second ground rod was added to meet code. The interior panel fed by the combo panel had been improperly bonded, despite not being the first means of disconnect. The bonding was corrected, and ground bars were installed. Most conductors reached as needed, with only a few requiring extensions. Final testing completed.

Responded to rebuild a service that had collapsed following rainfall. Inspection revealed heat damage to the existing equipment, indicating imminent failure. A 200A meter/panel combination was selected for replacement. The new unit was repositioned to meet current code height requirements. The existing interior panel was re-fed and unbonded as required. Following installation, the work passed inspection. Utility company (DEMCO) arrived shortly after, and final connections were completed. Power was tested and verified to be functioning correctly.

Replaced junction box for a ceiling light that was improperly supported and at risk of falling. Original installation used a round plastic box secured with cut mounting wings to fit beside a stud. Installed a Southwire box, secured directly to the stud for proper support. Also inspected the light fixture above the island, which was found to be installed using a metal box and appeared to be properly secured.

Performed diagnostics on non-functioning kitchen outlets. Two island outlets were not working, while one was active. Discovered two circuits routed into the island. Wire tracing led back to the panel, where all breakers appeared on except one labeled for dock lights. Further tracing revealed that the island outlets were double-lugged onto the dock lights breaker, which was off, resulting in the power loss. Upon removing the breaker, excessive heat was detected. Additional breakers, including a 230V water heater breaker, were also found to be extremely hot, indicating potential failure. Breakers identified as outdated and prone to malfunction. Based on findings and discussed options, the decision was made to proceed with a panel replacement to ensure system safety and reliability.

Electrical service rebuild completed during scheduled visit. Installed new meter combo with riser, updated grounding system, and added whole-home surge protection. Main panel was unbonded in accordance with code requirements. Following utility reconnection, power was tested and confirmed to be functioning properly. System passed all checks and met current electrical standards. Same-day service successfully provided.

Converted existing 240V range outlet to 120V. Previous range was hardwired improperly, with exposed and unprotected cabling routed through the wall. Performed junction in attic and pulled new 12/2 wiring to location. Installed new 120V outlet in preparation for gas oven installation. During attic inspection, identified loose 2/0 conductors feeding the panel. Panel is located in an inaccessible and non-ideal position. Provided quote for rebuilding the electrical service, including refeeding the panel from a new combination meter/main panel outside, with integrated surge protection. Customer enrolled in a yearly club membership.

Installed four 6-inch recessed cans in both the living room and bedroom. Replaced a keyless light fixture in the upstairs closet with a recessed can. Due to lack of wall access for traditional switch wiring, installed Caseta switches with Pico remotes for control from downstairs. Switches were installed in the attic, where all wiring was routed. Wire fishing between cans was challenging. Additional technician assisted to complete the installation. All recessed cans functioned correctly after installation and significantly improved brightness. Programmed Pico remotes and mounted them in specified locations. Full cleanup performed, including mopping to remove dust from the work.