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San Luis Obispo Electrical Wiring Company Reports Electrical Issues in Older Homes

Its a surprise to learn that an older home isnt necessarily a beautiful old Victorian built in 1900 or that old log farmhouse thats been in the family since the covered wagon days; the real estate industry considers a home built before 1970 to be an older home. Electricraft, Inc. the San Luis Obispo electrical wiring professionals, reports that older homes may have some wiring and power insufficiencies that may be problematic.

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Updated Mar 19, 2021

PASO ROBLES, Calif. (PRWEB) March 19, 2021 - Its a surprise to learn that an older home isnt necessarily a beautiful old Victorian built in 1900 or that old log farmhouse thats been in the family since the covered wagon days; the real estate industry considers a home built before 1970 to be an older home. Electricraft, Inc. the San Luis Obispo electrical wiring professionals, reports that older homes may have some wiring and power insufficiencies that may be problematic.

In 2017 the U.S. Census Bureau reported that half of the homes in the United States were built before 1980 and 40-percent were built before 1970. From the electricity standpoint, these dates are significant because its around the time that electrical technology moved towards grounding and outlet placement and other wiring advancements. Homed built after 1980 began incorporating electrical technologies to add safety features and to provide adequate power supply for newer appliances and electronics.

the San Luis Obispo electrical wiring professionals report that some of the common issues that can become problems include:

If you own, or are considering, buying an older home, the San Luis Obispo electrical wiring company recommends inspecting the electrical system to identify any potential problems.

Electrical wiring encompasses everything from the wiring in a lamp that plugs into a wall outlet, to the correct wiring and outlets for household appliances and complex cabling and conduit systems for large commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure electrical needs. Whether the wiring is for a single home, an apartment complex, a hospital, or commercial complex with several buildings, or a municipal water treatment plant, the Electricraft team has the training, certifications and licenses for every aspect of electrical wiring, including installing and troubleshooting.

Serving the Central Coast community since 1984, the focus at Electricraft, Inc. is to provide superior quality service, repair and construction to our customers complete satisfaction to our customers for the long term.

Electricraft, Inc. 200 Suburban Rd., Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 544-8224