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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my electrician licensed in Ontario?
Electrical contractors in Ontario must be licensed by the Electrical Safety Authority and hold an ECRA/ESA licence number, which legitimate contractors display on quotes, invoices and vehicles. You can verify a licence number with the ESA directly. Anyone offering to do electrical work without one is a risk to your insurance coverage as well as your safety.
Does electrical work need an ESA inspection?
Most electrical work beyond simple like-for-like replacement requires the contractor to file a notification with the ESA, and the work is then subject to inspection. Your electrician normally handles this. Ask for the ESA certificate of inspection when the job is done and keep it -- buyers and insurers ask for it, particularly after a panel upgrade.
What is knob-and-tube wiring and do I have to replace it?
Knob-and-tube is early-1900s wiring with no ground conductor, found in some older Kingston homes near downtown. It is not automatically illegal, but it has no ground, degrades with age, and is unsafe when buried in insulation. The practical problem is insurance: many Ontario insurers will not write or renew a policy on a home with active knob-and-tube. Most owners end up replacing it for that reason.
Should I upgrade my electrical panel to 200 amps?
A 60-amp or 100-amp service is common in older Kingston housing and is often the limiting factor once you add an EV charger, a heat pump, central air, or an electric range. If you are planning any of those, have an electrician calculate your load rather than guessing. An upgrade also means coordinating with Utilities Kingston for the service connection.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger?
Cost depends almost entirely on the distance from your panel to the parking spot and whether your service has capacity to spare. A short run in an attached garage with a modern panel is straightforward. A long run to a detached garage, or a job that first needs a service upgrade, costs considerably more. Get the load calculation done before you get attached to a price.