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Practical guides on EV charging, recessed and LED lighting, panel upgrades, and electrical service from the Renaissance Electric team. Written for Pittsburgh homeowners, by licensed electricians who work on these houses every day.

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Knob and Tube Wiring in Pittsburgh: Safety, Insurance, Rewiring

October 26, 2026
Knob and tube wiring is not an automatic emergency, but in a Pittsburgh house...
A worn, rusty electrical panel with visible wiring, illustrating signs a panel needs upgrading

Aluminum Wiring in Pittsburgh Mid-Century Homes: Pigtail, Replace, or Leave It Alone?

August 14, 2026
Between roughly 1965 and 1973, a lot of Pittsburgh homes were wired with aluminum...
A worn, rusty electrical panel with visible wiring, illustrating signs a panel needs upgrading

Why Your Lights Flicker When the AC or Dryer Kicks On (and Whether It’s a Problem)

July 24, 2026
You’re sitting in the living room and every time the HVAC compressor cycles, the...

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