🎙️ Why Can Old Knob-and-Tube and Aluminum Wiring Can Cost You?

🎙️ Podcast Episode: Why Old Knob-and-Tube and Aluminum Wiring Can Cost You!

If your home was built before the 1970s, this episode could save you thousands of dollars — and possibly prevent a serious fire risk.

Host Jim Klauck from Check A Pro sits down with master electrician Kevin Lipps of Lipps Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio, to break down the hidden dangers and financial consequences of outdated electrical systems.

⚡ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What knob-and-tube wiring really is — and why insurance companies hate it

• The truth about aluminum wiring in 1960s–70s homes

• Why these systems can increase fire risk

• How outdated wiring impacts your home’s resale value

• What repairs or upgrades actually cost

• When a full rewire is necessary — and when it’s not

Many older homes still have knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring that may be technically legal, but insurance companies often refuse coverage or charge much higher premiums once they learn about it—especially as home inspectors increasingly disclose these issues.

Upgrading electrical service (commonly to 200 amps today) typically requires a new panel, breakers, and updated wiring; this is important for safety and for securing affordable insurance, since some homes still have 100 amps or less.

Kevin explains how these older systems were installed, why they were acceptable at the time, and what changes in electrical code and safety standards now mean for homeowners. If you’re buying, selling, remodeling, or insuring a home, this is critical information.

💡 Don’t wait until your insurance company forces your hand — or worse, until you smell smoke.

Listen now and protect your home, your family, and your investment.

📍 Featuring:
Kevin Lipps – Lipps Electric, Cincinnati, Ohio
Hosted by Jim Klauck – Check A Pro

🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast app or at CheckAPro.com

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or call us at (513) 655-2536.

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