Arc-Fault Breakers

What Are Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI's)?

They’re devices that help protect against one type of electrical fire hazard called an arc fault.  An arc-fault is an unintentional discharge of electricity in a circuit. This can be extremely serious if nothing is done to prevent it.

What causes an arc fault?

Arcfaults may occur anywhere in the home's electrical system as a result of:

• Worn electrical insulation or damaged wire
• Misapplied or damaged pug-in appliance cords and equipment
• Loose electrical connections
• Accidentally piercing electrical cable behind drywalls with a drill bit, nail, or screw
• Hammering electrical cable staples too tightly into studs during rough wiring
• Natural aging and cord exposure to heat vents, sunlight, or foot traffic

When an unwanted arcing condition is detected, an AFCI de-energizes the circuit, and reduces the potential for a fire to occur.

The solution to this problem is an arc fault circuit interrupter, or AFCI.

Arc fault circuit interrupters, or AFCIs, are devices that provide a higher level of protection by detecting hazardous arcing conditions and shutting down the electricity before a fire can start.

There are three types of AFCIs.

• Branch/feeder AFCIs
• Outlet AFCIs
• Combination AFCIs (combining the features of branch/feeder and outlet AFCIs)

Although the new safety requirements are limited to new home construction, AFCIs can provide increased protection in existing homes as well. Since the probability of electrical fires increases with the age of the home, older homes with aging and deteriorating wiring systems can especially benefit from the added protection offered by these devices.

Our customers can take advantage of our AFCI's Repair/installation services.

We are fully licensed and we offer:

• 24 Hour Emergency Service
• Free Estimates & Warranty
• Job Clean-up
• Satisfaction Guarantee
• Quality Workmanship
• Up Front Pricing
• Free Home Inspection
• Friendly, Courteous and Dependable Service

For more information about Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters, or to schedule an AFCI installation, call us at (702) 475-7117.