Even changing an electric oven to a self-cleaning electric oven may increase the electric loads to the point where the electric service needs to be upgraded. If a home owner adds appliances without upgrading the electric service, a hazardous condition may exist. In addition to advising you of the hazards, we provide written cost estimates in our narrative-style engineering reports . If a house has large electrical loads such as air-conditioning or an appliance such as an electric range, then 200 amp service may be required. You can depend upon our engineers to assess the sufficiency of the electric service and electric wiring in your building.
Aluminum wiring is a potential fire hazard.
If you are planning the purchase of a house, building, condominium unit, or cooperative unit with aluminum wiring , you should visit the section of our web site containing information on aluminum wiring . Here are many terms used in describing house, building, condominium, or cooperative wiring. Some of terms are often misused. An electric current that reverses direction in a circuit at regular intervals. Alternating current, also called AC, is used in most homes and buildings today.