05/31/2026
Most people have never heard of an arc fault circuit interrupter. But it might be the most important safety device in your home.
Here is what happens inside your walls over time. Wiring gets old. Insulation cracks. Connections loosen. When electricity jumps across those gaps it creates arcing. You cannot see it, you cannot hear it, and your regular breaker will not stop it.
But an AFCI breaker will.
It detects that dangerous arcing and shuts the circuit down before it has a chance to start a fire. Building codes now require them in bedrooms, living rooms, hallways, and most living spaces in new construction.
If your home was built or renovated before those codes took effect, there is a good chance you do not have them.
It is worth knowing.
Give us a call and we will take a look at your panel.
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