GFCI Outlet Near Me: Where They’re Required & How to Fix Nuisance Trips
If you’ve searched for a trusted electrician in San Francisco, you already know safety is the goal. Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets shut off power in a split second during a leakage fault, so you don’t get shocked. Below, you’ll see where GFCI protection is typically required in Bay Area homes, why “nuisance” trips happen, […]
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Replacement in San Francisco
Keeping your home safe means more than just maintaining the lights—it means making sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are fully operational. At Brookline Electric Co., we specialize in smoke and carbon monoxide detector replacement in San Francisco, providing code-compliant installations that meet the city’s strict safety standards. Whether your alarm is chirping every […]
Essential Electrical Upgrades for San Francisco’s Historic Homes
San Francisco is known for its stunning Victorian, Edwardian, and early 20th-century architecture, but many of these historic homes still have outdated electrical systems. While their character is timeless, their wiring and panels often are not. If you own a historic property, investing in essential electrical upgrades can improve safety, efficiency, and even resale value. […]
3 Signs Your Home Is Due For A Panel Upgrade
Your electrical system is easily one of the most important components of your home, and of the components that make up your electrical system, your electrical panel is the most crucial element. Identifying when your current electrical panel is in need of an upgrade is important as it not only plays a role in the […]
What Can I Do About My Smoke Alarm Beeping?
One of the most important devices you can have in your home is a smoke alarm. This seemingly small piece of equipment could very literally save your life, so why is it so annoying sometimes? Anyone who’s ever endured a beeping smoke detector for any length of time knows what we’re talking about. That incessant […]
5 Reasons To Update Your Smoke Alarms
With spring winding down and summer just a few short weeks away, temperatures are getting hotter and conditions are getting dryer, which means that if your smoke alarms aren’t up-to-date, you could be setting yourself up for serious problems. Keeping your smoke alarms up-to-date is an important part of being a responsible residential property owner, […]
Brookline Electric Co. Receives Housecall Pro 2019 Superpro Award
Brookline Electric Co. is Honored to receive the 2019 Housecall Pro Superpro Award Learn more about this award below: SAN DIEGO, February 28, 2019 – Housecall Pro, the #1 rated app for home service companies, has announced the January cohort of Superpros. This program is dedicated to defining excellence and identifying the highest quality local […]
Are Your Ceiling Fans Working Properly?
You probably own at least two ceiling fans in your Bayshore home, so you’re familiar with ceiling fan complications. Problems with your ceiling fans are easy to detect but hard to troubleshoot, so hiring an experienced electrical contractor for ceiling fan repairs is a good idea. The main components of typical ceiling fan models include […]
Electrical Inspections For Safety In Older Homes
Faulty wiring is the biggest cause of house fires in the United States, and this is most prevalent in homes with old wiring. Identifying and addressing electrical safety issues is an important part of home maintenance. A professional electrical safety inspection should be done to provide you with a detailed checklist of prioritized repairs and […]
How Electrical Remodeling Can Benefit You
San Francisco is full of older, historical homes. So much so that we are kind of known for it. Of course, with these aged homes comes the need to update and upgrade, which means more than the visual aesthetics. While the average homeowner thinks of details like exterior remodeling or interior renovations, when it comes […]
