Electrical Repair in San Jose

Comprehensive Electrical Solutions for Homes and Businesses

Valley Heating, Cooling, Electrical and Solar, and our electricians in San Jose proudly offer a variety of electrical services. We provide electrical repairs and installations for residential homes and light commercial buildings.

Whether we are upgrading electrical panels, remodeling entire homes or troubleshooting bad circuits, our quality and commitment to our clients will never change. We guarantee to provide you with good old-fashioned service!

Electrical Services We Offer

We extend our electrical services to homeowners and the owners of light commercial properties. Our team offers repairs, installations and maintenance services to keep your electrical system in good working order.

Signs You Need an Electrician

1. Blown fuse after blown fuse - Every now and then an isolated blown fuse is nothing to write home about. But if it's happening again and again then you should call in our San Jose electrician to at the very least inspect your electrical panel.

2. Flickering lights - If your electrical system is on short supply, the first symptom of this may very well be flickering lights. Your AC, fridge, and other electrical appliances take up a lot of electricity and your lights flickering is a sign that your electrical system is spread thin.

3. That strange buzzing sound - Electricity may be able to do miraculous things, but one thing it isn't supposed to do is make noise. If you're getting a buzzing sound from an electrical appliance, then call in our San Jose electrician because this is abnormal.

4. An electrical outlet that's hot to the touch - You may think that an electrical outlet is supposed to be hot, but it's actually not a normal observation. This means that the electrical wiring in your outlet needs to be redone by a professional.

5. Power bricks connecting to power bricks - If you ever find that you don't have enough electrical outlets and you need to connect a power brick to another power brick then give us a call. This is a fire hazard and we can set up your electrical system with as many electrical outlets as you need without putting your home at risk.

Ensuring Your Home's Wiring is Safe and Up to Date 

Checking if your wiring is up to date can be hard to assess by most inspectors and homeowners. For older homes, wiring usually tends to deteriorate which leads to more issues. For the best analysis of your wiring, you should reach out to a trusted electrician near you to inspect.

How Often Should Electrical Maintenance Be Done?

The frequency of electrical maintenance depends on several factors including the type of electrical equipment, its usage, environmental conditions, and applicable regulations or guidelines. Generally, electrical maintenance should be performed regularly to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency. Here are some general guidelines:

• Routine Inspections: Conduct regular visual inspections of electrical equipment and systems by qualified personnel to check for signs of wear, damage, or overheating.
• Scheduled Maintenance: Follow manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedules, adjusting for environmental conditions or heavy usage, to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to industry regulations and standards regarding electrical maintenance to ensure legal compliance and safety.
• Emergency Maintenance: Address malfunctions or safety hazards promptly through immediate maintenance or repairs to prevent further damage or risk.
• Equipment Age: Consider the age of equipment, as older systems may require more frequent maintenance to address wear and aging components.

Expert Electrical Advice for San Jose Residents

If your house has a breaker box instead of a fuse box, when something goes off, it is likely due to a thrown breaker. If this is the case, you simply need to turn the breaker completely off and then turn it back on again in order to restore power. If this problem persists, you may have a bad breaker or there may be too much power being drawn from the area that it controls.

Periodically, you will encounter a blown fuse. This occurs when the thin metal strip that runs through the middle of a fuse has melted. When this occurs, the fuse needs to be replaced, but make sure that your replacement is rated the same as the existing one. It is also good to perform a fuse replacement while on dry ground.

When using your power tools with an extension cord, check the power rating of the item as well as the gauge of the extension cord. You could be losing precious power if the cord cannot carry enough to the device. This will lead to poor performance and could damage your tool or device by not giving it to the power to run properly.