Electricity can be very dangerous if it is handled improperly. It’s important to leave all of your home electrical repairs, installations, and maintenance to licensed professionals. At Roth Home, our professionals are fully equipped to handle any type of electrical project. The safety and comfort of your home are our top priorities.
From installing a ceiling fan to upgrading an electrical panel, you can always count on Roth to get the job done.
Our Tigard electricians are:
- Background checked
- Drug-tested
- Uniformed
- Licensed by the state of Oregon
OUR TIGARD ELECTRICAL SERVICES
- Ceiling fan installations
- Dedicated electrical outlets/receptacles
- Electrical code corrections (national electrical code regulations)
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical upgrades (panels, circuits, wiring, and more)
- Exhaust fan upgrades (quiet flow)
- Whole home generators
- Hot tub/spa electrical hook-up
- Electrical Panel Upgrades
- Lighting installation & replacement (led, dimmers, control systems)
- Outlets & switches
- Paddle fan installation
- Programmable thermostats
- Specialty lighting systems
- Whole home surge protection
WHOLE-HOME REWIRING: IS IT TIME FOR AN UPGRADE?
Because it’s hidden throughout your home’s structure, it’s easy to forget about checking your electrical wiring. If you’re making changes or experiencing problems in your home, then it may be time to consider an electrical update. This can enhance your safety, increase convenience, and possibly bring more value to your home.
Safety Considerations
A circuit breaker that trips for no apparent reason should be investigated by a licensed electrician. More often than not, this can signal a problem with the wiring in your home.
Neglecting problems associated with your home’s wiring may result in loss of life and property.
If your home was built in the 1960s or 70s, there’s a risk that you could have aluminum wiring. This type of wiring can oxidize over time, and when it does, the wire can generate heat and start a fire.
Using multiple power strips throughout your home can pose a fire hazard, especially if they don’t have surge protection.
Changing Appliances
Switching from a gas to an electric appliance usually requires upgrading the electrical wiring. This is usually the case with an appliance like a stove, dryer, water heater, or HVAC equipment. These appliances require their circuit breaker and high voltage outlets, along with heavier gauge wiring. Adding ceiling fans to an unblocked or wired ceiling also requires an electrical upgrade.
Adding Convenience
Relying on extension cords to provide power can be dangerous. The National Electric Code requires an electrical outlet to be placed every 12 feet in your home. Unfortunately, the standard length of a cord (with a few exceptions) is 6 feet. If you need another outlet or two installed, then one of our Tigard electricians will be able to help you.
WHY YOU NEED AN ANNUAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECK
Some household chores are quarterly, like changing the filters on your furnace. Some, like changing the batteries on smoke detectors and CO monitors, are performed every 6 to 12 months.
An annual home electrical safety check might sound like a pain but is as easy as picking up a phone. Simply contact our team at Roth.
Our Tigard electricians will operate as efficiently and carefully as possible during your annual home electrical safety check. You can expect us to check out all of these areas of your home for safety and potential repairs:
- Main circuit breaker panel connections (burned wires or connectors, correct sizing of breakers)
- GFCI outlets tested
- Every receptacle was inspected for loose contact blades or signs of scorching
- Smoke detectors date-checked and tested
- Inspect whole-house grounding
- Verify surge protection and make recommendations for home electronics (computers, televisions)
- Inspect lighting inside and outside your home and suggest improvements to security lighting
If you live in Tigard and are seeking a trustworthy professional, look no further than Roth for all your electrical needs.
