There are many warning signs that could indicate you need a professional electrician. Triggered circuit breakers, blown fuses, and flickering lights are just a few, but any time you notice something out of the ordinary with your electrical system, it's worth calling Peter Irving Electric Inc Electrical Services.

We understand the DIY mentality, but the truth is that completing your own electrical work is clearly a gamble and could even be illegal. When it comes to electricity, safety is the highest priority. Save yourself the risk and call in a licensed professional to make sure you're not endangering yourself, your business, or your family.

There are a number of reasons why your power could be out, ranging from simple Bay Area maintenance to a more serious problem, such as a faulty fuse box. The first thing to do is call your local electrical provider to make sure the problem is not on their end. If that doesn't provide an adequate answer, call Peter Irving Electric Inc to schedule an urgent visit.

A flipped circuit breaker or a fuse that keeps burning out means that your electrical system is either overloaded or there is a problem with the wiring. If the fuse corresponds to a specific room or set of outlets, check to see if too many devices are plugged in. For a better long term solution, call us and we'll come up with the appropriate course of action.

A sound coming from your electrical panel could be a very dangerous situation and you should call Peter Irving Electric Inc as soon as possible. We'll dispatch a professional electrician to handle the problem and get your electrical under control

• If this is an emergency, please dial 911 or PGE at 1800 743-5000.
• Non-functioning outlets or lights.
• Check breakers – turn all the way off, then all the way back on to see if that remedies the power outage.
• GFCI outlets – Check for all GFCI protected outlets in the area (including exterior and/or garage) press the reset button on the outlet.
• If the outlet is operated with by a switch – be sure the switch is in the on position then reset outlet.
• If ½ your power is out (appears ½ of the house is out of power) – Call PGE at 1800 743-5000 – could be indicative of a “dropped leg” at the PGE connection (pole).
• PGE will check power from the Pole to the house free of charge and usually within hours.