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Tripped or faulty breakers: Older panels (e.g., Zinsco or Federal Pacific) are common in Seattle homes and are known for safety issues.
 

Panel upgrades: Due to increasing power demands from EV chargers, heat pumps, or remodels, many homes require panel upgrades.

Dead outlets or switches: Often due to loose wiring, worn contacts, or GFCI trips (especially in kitchens, bathrooms, or basements).
 

Upgrading to GFCI/AFCI: Code often requires GFCI outlets in damp areas and AFCI protection in living spaces, prompting upgrades.
 

Loose or sparking outlets: Common in older wiring systems, especially knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring homes.

Flickering lights: Can stem from poor connections, overloaded circuits, or failing switches/dimmers.
 

LED retrofitting: Many homeowners are upgrading to energy-efficient LED lighting, sometimes requiring rewiring or fixture replacements.

Knob-and-tube replacement: Many pre-1940s Seattle homes still have this outdated and sometimes dangerous wiring, which requires full or partial rewiring.
 

Aluminum wiring retrofits: Common in homes from the 1960s–70s, often needing pigtailing or replacement due to fire risks.

 Hardwiring and interconnecting detectors (as required by code) is a common update, especially during remodels or when selling a home. 

Often triggered during:

- Home inspections (e.g., when selling)
- Permit-related renovations
- DIY or unpermitted work that needs correction to meet Seattle Electrical Code (based on NEC with local amendments)

Increasingly common due to Seattle's EV adoption. May involve:

- Running a new 240V line
- Panel upgrades
- Load calculations for service capacity

With occasional windstorms and power outages, standby generator systems or battery backups (e.g., Tesla Powerwall) are becoming more popular.