Dear James: I am concerned about a fire from an electrical issue in my older house. What are the differences among fuses, breakers, GFCI, and AFCI, and which are best?—Peggy T.
Dear Peggy: You are wise to be concerned about an electrical fire from old or new wiring. One of the most dangerous aspects of electrical fires is that they often start inside a wall. They can burn and expand for quite a while before they are noticed, which can limit your time to escape.
