Sacramento isn’t an easy place for your electrical system to live.The heat in July? Brutal. PG&E and SMUD time-of-use rates? Even worse if you’re running the A/C around the clock. That’s why more homeowners are asking: Should I get a…
If you’ve noticed your lights dimming, fluttering, or flickering in your Sacramento home, you’re not alone. We get calls about this every single week at Old Town Electric, and here’s the thing: while some causes are harmless, others can signal…
If you own a home in Sacramento, your electrical panel probably isn’t something you think about, until it starts causing trouble. Maybe a breaker keeps tripping. Maybe your lights flicker when the AC kicks on. Or maybe an inspector pointed…
Eectrical work in California isn’t something you want to take lightly. Between state codes, local building departments, and the safety risks of working with live wiring, it’s not as simple as swapping out a lightbulb. One of the most common…
When something electrical goes wrong in your house, it’s not the kind of thing you put off.A buzzing outlet. A breaker that keeps tripping. A porch light that just quit in the middle of summer barbecue season.You need someone who…
Buying an electric vehicle is exciting, but nothing beats the convenience of charging it right at home. If you’ve been plugging into a standard wall outlet, you already know how slow that can be. A Level 2 EV charger can…
You’ve got plans.Maybe it’s a kitchen makeover, a bathroom gut-job, or a full-blown home renovation. Cabinets are picked. Paint swatches are everywhere. Pinterest is bursting. But here’s the thing, before you fall in love with backsplash tile, you need to…
You’ve got a breaker that won’t stop tripping. Or maybe you’re upgrading your panel before summer hits and the AC kicks in full blast. Whatever the reason, you’re probably wondering: “How much is this going to cost me?” Here’s the…
If your home was built between the 1950s and 1970s in Sacramento or the surrounding areas, Folsom, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, even Rocklin, there’s a chance your electrical panel is a Zinsco. And that’s a problem. These panels were common…
If your lights flicker every time the microwave runs or your breakers trip just from plugging in the vacuum, you’re probably overdue for an electrical panel upgrade. Here’s the thing: Sacramento homes built before the early 90s were often wired…
