How do you know when to replace or upgrade your electrical system?
Here are some signs to watch out for:
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Do you frequently have circuit breakers tripping and fuses blowing?
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If you turn on any major appliance, do your lights flicker?
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When you check your electrical panel, is it hot? Does it overheat?
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Speaking of electric panels, if you own a home with a Federal Pacific Electric (PPE) circuit breaker panel with Stab-Lok circuit breakers, you run the risk of breaker malfunction and fire? Learn more HERE.
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Do you find yourself having to use a lot of extension cords or power strips to support all of your devices?
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Does your home have two-pronged electrical outlets (as opposed to the safer, more modern 3-pronged, grounded and “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter” GFCI outlets)?
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Have you built additions to your home? Ex. new garage, office or workshop?
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Have you recently installed any new large appliances (heat pumps, air conditioners, etc.) that use a lot of electricity?