7 Signs That You Need to Rewire Your House
Your home’s electrical system is a key part of your overall lifestyle. When it doesn’t function properly, you might experience major inconveniences in the form of power outages and flickering lights. A house with faulty wiring can even present safety hazards like electrical fires, shocks and overloaded circuits. Knowing when to rewire the home is crucial to preventing these issues and ensuring your family’s safety.
Rewiring involves replacing outdated and faulty wiring with new, safer wiring. The project usually takes anywhere from 2-10 days, with larger homes sometimes taking even longer. With the new wiring in place, you can rest easy knowing your home is more functional. You might also save money on energy bills thanks to reduced energy waste. Most importantly, you’ll keep your home protected from electrical fires and other hazards.
1. Frequent Circuit Breaker Tripping
Anytime the circuit breakers keep tripping, there’s likely a wiring or overload issue. You might find it tempting to keep resetting the breaker, but this is not a long-term solution. In fact, you risk causing additional circuit issues if you don’t provide a better fix. Even worse, you risk major fire hazards. One of our electricians can diagnose the underlying cause of the circuit breaker problem to determine whether to rewire the home or if another type of electrical repair service is needed.
2. Flickering or Dimming Lights
When a home has flickering or dimming lights, it’s usually the result of poor wiring or loose connections. We can inspect every connection to see whether they need any tightening. If any of the wiring has damage, we will replace it. Having proper wiring is critical to keeping the lights from dimming when large appliances, like HVAC equipment, kick on.
3. Outlet Sparks or Smell Like They’re Burning
You should call us right away if your outlets ever spark or emit a burning smell. These two clues are indicators of compromised wiring, short circuits and overheating. When left unfixed, these problems can lead to fires and electrocution. By upgrading the wiring, you’ll keep the home safer and restore functionality to every electrical outlet. This will make your overall daily routine much more convenient by ensuring reliable and safe power throughout the whole home.
4. Frayed or Exposed Wires
Frayed and exposed wiring is another issue that can result in electrical fires and shocks. As time passes, the insulation around the wiring will slowly start to deteriorate. This leaves the wires exposed to elements like moisture and extreme heat, which can damage them. Homes with high humidity or poor ventilation often experience the most insulation deterioration because of excessive moisture buildup. We can inspect all of the wiring in your home to see if any of it has fraying or damage marks. This helps us determine which sections to replace. For some houses, a complete rewiring will be necessary.
5. Old Wiring System
We can replace your home’s outdated knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring systems to meet modern electrical requirements. Older electrical systems typically fail to comply with today’s electrical standards and tend to function unreliably. If your home was built before 1980 and hasn’t had an electrical upgrade, go ahead and give us a call. We can come to assess the wiring to see whether it needs upgrading.
6. Inconsistent Power Supply
If your home doesn’t have a consistent power supply, it might experience blackouts or power surges. Both of these problems put strain on the electrical system, causing it to overheat and fail prematurely. In a lot of scenarios, poor wiring is to blame because it can’t handle your electrical demands. By rewiring the home, you’ll ensure you have a stable power supply year-round. This does much more than prevent disruptions to your life. It also protects sensitive electronics from damage caused by power surges and voltage fluctuations.
7. Overloaded Circuits
When you have multiple devices connected to one outlet or circuit, it can create an overload that overwhelms the wiring system. Outdated or underpowered wiring is generally the sole cause of this. By replacing the poor wiring, you can balance electrical loads and prevent risks associated with circuit overloading.
1st Choice Service Group Heating & Air is here to answer any questions you may have about rewiring your home. We also specialize in other electrical services for Asheville, NC homes like lighting upgrades, surge protection, panel inspections and much more. Call 1st Choice Service Group Heating & Air today.