FAQ

There’s no real answer to when you should call. Some find it best to call if they have constantly reset breakers. Other decide to call when there’s flickering lights.

The one thing worth stressing is that you should call if there is a safety concern.

There are a few things that could potentially indicate an electrical problem. Most notable is the smell of burning. If you smell something burning, but can’t identify the source, there’s a strong chance that it’s related to your electrical system.

Second, if you find your circuit breaker is frequently tripping, you may want to express concern. Circuit breakers tend to trip from time to time. However, if you find they are tripping more frequently than usual, you could be overloading your system.

Additionally, you’ll want to keep an eye out for things like flickering lights and buzzing lamps. These could potentially be signs of a more severe electrical problem. If left untreated, could cause problems in your home.

Other things to look out for include:

-Hot or discolored outlets

-A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) that does not function properly

Short answer is yes. Older homes have a 60 amp service, which is underpowered for todays demand of Electric Vehicle chargers, air conditioning and other modern comforts. Minimum upgrade is to 100 amps, but for future 200 amp is required to handle houses with EV chargers, A\C units and hot tubs.

When updating the electrical in your home such as lighting, it could be in your best interest to update your switches and plugs. Many homeowners don’t realize that electrical switches and outlets wear down over time and that replacing them would be worthwhile.

Not all electrical outlets are the same. Not only are there different grades, but some have GFCI protection while some do not. You’ll need to use outlets with GFCI protection anywhere the outlet could come into contact with water. Primarily kitchens, bathrooms and outside plugs will have a GFCI outlet.