Your Homes Electrical System Is Probably Fine.
(Said every homeowner… right before it isn’t.)
If your lights turn on, great!
That doesn’t mean your home is electrically safe.
Most Electrical Problems Don't Announce Themselves.
They wait.
They age quietly.
Then they show up at the worst possible time.
Usually during:
A holiday
A heat wave
Or at 2:17 a.m. when nothing is open
Here’s what most homeowners don’t realize:
- Electrical panels wear out
- Breakers don’t last forever
- Safety devices stop protecting when they fail silently
- Code changes don’t send you a letter
- Your house doesn’t “tell you” when something is unsafe. It just lets you find out the hard way.
Why 2026 Actually Matters
The 2025 National Electrical Code updated several residential safety standards — especially around:
- Panel safety
- Ground-fault protection
- Smoke detector placement
- Modern safety upgrades that older homes simply don’t have
This doesn’t mean your house is “bad.”
It means:
Your house may be living in the past.
What We Do Here At PCM Electrical
At PCM Electrical, we help homeowners understand and improve the safety, reliability, and comfort of their home’s electrical system.
We focus on residential electrical work — from safety concerns and aging systems to thoughtful upgrades that make your home work better for the way you live.
Our approach is simple:
We look at what matters
We explain what we see in plain language
We give you clear options
You decide what makes sense
No pressure.
No confusing technical talk.
Just honest guidance from a licensed residential electrician with over 16 years of experience.
Whether you’re dealing with an electrical issue, planning upgrades, or just want clarity about your home’s electrical system, our goal is to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
