Older Homes

The electrical systems of older homes where not designed in view of today’s electrical demands. The kitchen is the area where this is most noticeable with microwaves, coffee makers, toaster ovens, food processors etc. . . . The load requirements for these appliances far exceed the design limitations of many older electrical systems and can result in hazardous or life threatening situations. Many changes in technology and code requirements have saved lives. Some of those changes are: Smoke detectors in every bedroom, GFCI protection for all bathrooms and kitchen above counter outlets, GFCI protection for all general use outdoor and garage outlets, dedicated circuits for bathrooms, 3 prong grounding outlets, ARC fault circuit breakers that can detect a spark in a plugged in appliance or lamp potentially eliminating any chance of fire or hazard, greater load requirements for today’s electrical systems. These are only a few of the hundreds changes keeping use safer today. Everyday our electricians make older homes safer and more functional by applying today’s code standards.