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Should I have an electrician inspect a home before I purchase it?

Potential Homeowners Beware

Before the purchase of an older home, it is a good idea to have an electrician inspect the wiring in the home. Some problems may be so severe, you may want to negotiate the price of the home or not purchase it at all if problems are extensive. In the 1960's and 1970's, it wasn't uncommon for houses to be wired with aluminum instead of a more dependable copper wire system. Aluminum wiring can easily loosen and malfunction, causing fires to erupt. The installation of copper wire may be worth it to you, the potential buyer. However, it will not be an easy DIY project, rather an extensive and dangerous one for a licensed professional.

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