Is Your Electrical System Adequate?

Is Your Electrical System Adequate?

If you live in a typical 1950’s home you are likely using 4 times the electricity it was originally designed for. That’s right; the average family today uses 400% more electricity than we did in the ‘50’s.

Think of all the things we now take for granted that did not exist or were rare than. TV’s, computers, game systems, DVDs, stereos, fax machines, microwaves, all add up to an extra load on our houses electrical systems.

If you have a circuit in your home that the fuse or breaker keeps tripping, it’s time to call a professional in to check to be sure it is not a sign of a bigger problem.

Kitchens are one of the worst areas for electrical problems. Under current code, microwaves and refrigerator each need a dedicated circuit. Most plugs should be split receptacles, meaning the top and bottom plug is each on a different breaker. Anything near a sink must use a Ground Fault Interrupter type plug or GFI.

Insurance companies for the most part won’t insure a house with the old knob and tube wiring. We hear comments all the time, “well it’s lasted a hundred years it still good.” But these circuits were never designed for today’s modern loads.

If you have experienced any issues with the electrical system in your house call a professional to get their opinion. Faulty wiring can and does cause fires. The life you save could be you own.

Is Your Electrical System Adequate?


Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell