Tampa’s historic homes may look charming on the outside, but behind the walls, the wiring often tells a different story. From Hyde Park bungalows with brittle knob-and-tube to Seminole Heights cottages with outdated panels, I’ve seen electrical hazards that most families never realize are there. Old fuse boxes, aluminum wiring, and ungrounded outlets put homes at risk for fire, shock, and costly insurance problems. Add today’s modern loads — EV chargers, pools, and dual HVAC systems — and those old 100-amp services simply can’t keep up. If your Tampa home is over 40 years old, the safest investment you can make is a full electrical inspection before small warning signs turn into big disasters.
