Is your wiring a fire hazard?
Today's average home uses about six times as much electricity as a home did a generation ago. If you have an older home your electrical system may not be up to the task of powering all the equipment we commonly use today. In fact, some estimates indicate that four out of five American homes are inadequately wired. And inadequate wiring causes one out of eight home fires. How do you know if your home is properly wired? If you answer yes to three of the following questions, chances are that your electrical system needs upgrading.
- Is your home more than 10 years old?
- Do you have problems with circuit breakers tripping frequently?
- Is the picture on your television constantly shrinking or fading?
- Are your lights dimming or electric motors running more slowly than they should?
Rewiring a home is an expensive proposition, but it's almost certainly cheaper than a fire. Have a licensed electrician review your electrical system and advise you of the measures you need to take to minimize the risk of an electrical fire.
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