BIG Family Electrical Services & Home Automation
To make your home safe and happy, reliable and efficient electricity is important. Here at our service center, we want to ensure that your home is at its best condition. We have specialists around the clock, seven days a week, 365 days a year to ensure that you never have to spend a second without power. We are a devoted and certified competitive team that includes anything from support of structured cabling, maintenance, testing and reconstruction.
Homeowners rely on all of the outlets and switches in their home to be in proper working order. But these powerful items can be potentially dangerous. These are the reasons why we urge you to have an electrical safety check on your house or office performed by our team of expert electricians.
With time, the connections to plugs and switches can become loose with wear, becoming potentially hazardous. If a switch or plug feels warm to the touch, it indicates there is a problem. When your plugs and switches are discolored, this is a sure sign that trouble is brewing and that it is best to call our licensed team of electricians right away.
Completed the main service build for the barn. Installed a free-standing Unistrut rack with a combo panel mounted on the exterior. Relocated the dedicated feeder approximately 12 inches to increase overall feed length and achieve a higher mounting position. Installed two GFCI outlets and finalized system closure.
Installed manufactured bracket and adjusted slow entrances to connectors. Positioned feed cable on site and completed all crimp connections to Anderson connectors. Enlarged existing holes to accommodate larger connectors. Ordered required parts to complete the cable entrance on the next visit.
Arrived on site to install a new circuit in PVC conduit for three outlets. The layout was assessed to determine the best routing for the installation. The existing circuit was extended across the beam, and a new box was set in place. A hole was cut through the beam to allow the PVC conduit to terminate at the back of the box. The conduit run was extended to the right side of the beam to the endpoint, leaving space for future expansion if needed. Another box was installed at the end of this run, and work began on the opposite side of the beam. The next step requires creating an additional opening to continue the conduit run to the left of the existing circuit, allowing for completion and potential future additions. Work concluded at the point where the new opening is needed for extension.
Arrived on site to assess installation of an EV charger rated at 48 amps. Evaluated proposed charger location and main service panel placement. Verified open attic access suitable for conduit and wiring installation. Confirmed available breaker space in the main panel. Determined total run length to be approximately 60 feet, requiring a PVC conduit section from the panel to the attic. Provided installation plan and estimated completion time for the project.
Arrived on site to install an additional circuit for the pool system, the second circuit added to the setup. Extended wiring from the existing bell box and installed a new junction box for the receptacle. Pulled wire from the panel to the junction box near the pool. Completed terminations at the receptacle and junction box, then landed and secured the new breaker in the panel. Energized and tested both pool circuits, confirming proper operation. Job completed.
Completed EV charger installation and conducted a brief exterior visual safety inspection.
Responded to report of tripped main breaker. Load testing showed a draw of approximately 145 amps with most appliances operating, indicating the existing service is undersized. Recommended installation of a new service and larger main panel. Confirmed sufficient wall space for replacement of the current meter pan and panel. Noted need for new underground PVC conduit circuit to the well and additional GFCI protection in the kitchen to be addressed during panel upgrade.
Arrived at the Williams residence to inspect a non-operational ceiling fan. Conducted a general walkthrough of the electrical system and identified aged smoke detectors requiring replacement. Provided information regarding available maintenance and safety plans for ongoing electrical system care. Discussed surge protection options and the installation of combination breakers for enhanced panel safety. Inspected the ceiling fan and determined that additional evaluation is required to confirm repair feasibility and cost. The homeowner will be contacted with findings to determine whether to proceed with repair or replacement based on the final assessment.
Evaluated installation of generator plug with interlock. Existing setup includes a 200-amp meter panel combo, preventing interception of utility lines to avoid back feeding. Recommended solution is replacement of the current meter panel combo with a model that includes a main breaker to ensure safe operation and prevent back feeding.
Conducted site walkthrough to review options for connecting the generator to the household system and supplying power to the shop panel. Provided approximate estimate for panel feed installation and related work. Primary scope includes replacement of existing panel set with a combination meter panel, refeed of interior 6-throw MLO circuit panel, and installation of a primary riser for new utility service. Existing feed, riser, and roof boot to be utilized.
Inspected request for 50A circuit installation for oven. Existing setup: 3-wire on 60A breaker; 4-wire required. Existing box is single gang. Provided 10/3 cable is not suitable for installation. Panel contains non-UL breakers and is outdated.
Inspected existing pole for addition of RV plug. Pole found to be in poor condition and requires replacement. Quoted scope of work to include replacing pole, adding RV plug, and installing convenience receptacles on the pole.
Inspection performed on trailer pole to determine requirements for restoring power. Pole found in poor condition with electrical components deteriorated. Safe restoration of power not possible without replacement. Quoted replacement of pole with new 200A service pole and necessary piping to rework existing plumbing pipe connections. Awaiting customer decision.
Inspection performed on damaged overhead service caused by fallen tree. Customer requested conversion to underground service with intent to dig trench and lay conduit if not completed by utility provider. Customer planned to supply 200A meter can. Work to be performed in compliance with code requirements.
Diagnostic performed on water heater electrical issue. Broken elements and severely corroded anode rod identified. Customer-supplied elements replaced, operation verified, and work completed. New anode rod installed from truck stock.
Service inspection conducted after utility inspector declined reconnection. Riser previously replaced with poor workmanship. Wiring mismatched, components improperly mounted, and meter can outdated. Replacement recommended.
Inspection performed on nonfunctional light fixtures. Track lighting was identified, with several bulbs not operating. Customer-supplied bulbs were installed, restoring full function. No further issues observed. Recommended diagnostic testing of fixtures to verify integrity of all connections.
Dispatched to investigate a water heater issue where the ground conductors remained energized despite the breaker being off. Performed a safety inspection and proceeded with Level III diagnostics. Identified that the water heater ground was improperly connected and tied into the dryer ground, causing voltage feedback to the water heater. Corrected the grounding configuration and resolved the issue.
Diagnosed non-functional projector outlet. Testing revealed absence of a neutral conductor. MC cable had been installed into a residential box without a proper connector. Traced wiring to a lighting switch leg junction box for hallway lights near attic access. Identified poor connections and improper installation. Removed wiring from the switch leg box, installed a push penny cover, and rerouted the circuit to a proper home run junction box. Connections were re-established and tested. Outlet confirmed to be operating correctly.
Inspected electrical panel following report of no power to A/C unit. Panel was open upon arrival. Testing revealed only 120V present at the breaker instead of 240V. Inspection showed a broken bus finger and significant pitting on the breaker. Replaced the damaged breaker, restoring full power to the unit. System confirmed operational.
Installed 30-amp Generac power inlet box into existing main house Ronk power transfer switch. Connected using #8 wire to feed the inlet. Tested generator cord connection for proper functionality. Materials used: 10 feet of #8 wire, 3 feet of #10 wire, one 1-3/4" meter hub, two male connectors, and one short section of conduit.
Inspected storm-damaged electrical service. The riser was detached, and the meter can was bent. Replaced the 200A meter socket and service riser. Pulled new 2/0 conductors through the riser. Work was completed successfully and installation verified.
Completed replacement of 60A subpanel due to damage from a lightning strike approximately three months prior. All circuit conductors required extension to allow for proper terminations due to previous damage. A ground rod was installed to establish appropriate grounding for the panel. Replaced the subpanel and installed properly rated breakers. Re-terminated connections at the well, which were previously disturbed during earlier work. Re-landed all conductors in the main panel. System testing included activating the well by running water to the pond and testing the gate opener; all equipment operated as expected.
Completed main panel replacement. Original scope included replacing the panel only, leaving the existing meter in place. Upon disconnection by DEMCO and removal of the existing panel, heat damage was identified on the load side wiring and Metervan, including slight damage to the lugs. Due to the orientation of the Metervan and panel wiring, the existing configuration was incompatible with the replacement panel. A decision was made to install an exterior combination panel to accommodate the setup. Installed a ground rod, as none was previously present. Bonded water and gas lines at the water heater. Relocated the AC condenser circuit from the existing service to the new combination panel. Installed a whole-home surge protector in the combination panel. Installation completed successfully. Invoice to be adjusted due to changes in breaker configuration—four originally planned dual-function breakers were sharing neutrals and required replacement with standard two-pole breakers. Final count
Replaced all bulbs in the main portion of the house, including floodlights and outdoor can lights. Replaced two front exterior fixtures. Retrofitted an 8' light fixture using four new bulbs, providing sufficient brightness; four additional bulbs were left on-site for future use. Noted electrical issues in the adjacent apartment unit; however, active water leakage on the lower level created unsafe working conditions. Advised that evaluation of the apartment’s electrical problems can proceed once the area is made safe and repairs are completed.
Obsolete electrical arrangements are the norm in excessive amount of aged households. Check your panel. If they’re still using fuses then you need to stop reading and start scheduling for a panel upgrade estimate now. Perchance your panel exceeds 25 years of age, book a panel update approximation at once.
Your modern way of life has more demands for power from an electrical grid than ever before. Today’s large screen TVs, powerful appliances and fast computers mean a greater need for power than older systems can deliver safely. The truth is, an electrical panel isn’t typically upgraded until there is an issue.
Indicators that you need an upgraded panel:
The first thing we do is send over a team of licensed experts to check on the status of your electrical panel. He will assess your electricity usage and ascertain if you require a new panel. Once he’s done that, he’ll outline your options for upgrade. Just like any of our other services, we won’t get started with the work until we have your approval.
How safe is your home from damage caused by power surges and lightning strikes? The truth is, standard home insurance policies don’t cover power surges or lightning strikes. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that the average claim amount in 2013 was $5,869, more than double what it was a decade earlier. That is reason enough to consider our team of experts for power and lightning surge protection.
Make a booking for a check of your power system by our squad of qualified electricians. Our electricians will provide you with a list of all the options available that will help you make the most out of your electrical system, as well as provide proper protection from electrical surges. It takes only a few clicks and a few keystrokes to schedule an inspection. But it takes even less time for a surge to cause expensive damages and the decision is yours.