Bad electrical wiring is one of the leading causes of house fires in Canada — but the warning signs are surprisingly easy to spot if you know what to look for. If you are wondering how to know if your electrical wiring is bad, this guide walks through the seven signs every homeowner should recognize […]
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Electrical Q&AWhat Should I Do If I Smell Gas Near My Electrical Panel? Smelling gas anywhere in your home is a serious situation, and smelling it specifically near your electrical panel raises the stakes further, since electrical arcing near a gas leak is a genuine ignition risk. This is not a situation to investigate slowly. […]
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 […]
Electrical Q&AWhat Are the Signs of an Electrical Fire Risk in My Home? Electrical fires rarely start without warning. In almost every case, there were signs beforehand: warmth where there shouldn’t be, a smell that came and went, a breaker that tripped once too often. The challenge is that these signs are easy to dismiss […]
Wiring problems are rarely obvious from the outside. A wall doesn’t show you what’s behind it, and a lot of homeowners live for years with wiring that’s outdated or degrading without realizing it until something fails. Here’s how to actually tell whether your home’s wiring is outdated or unsafe, from the licensed electricians at EZSMART, […]