Buying or living in a pre-1970s home across the GTA usually means dealing with old wiring, and the question every homeowner eventually asks is the same: is it actually safe? The short answer is that old wiring is not automatically dangerous, but certain types are, and every old system has warning signs you should know […]
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Electrical Q&ACan Old Knob and Tube Wiring Cause a Fire? Yes, old knob and tube wiring can contribute to house fires, and this is one of the main reasons it draws so much attention from home inspectors, insurers, and electricians alike. That said, the risk is not automatic or uniform across every home that has […]