Nothing Can Spark Trouble Like Outdated Electric
Older homes are wonderful for their history and cherished architectural features. While there are plenty of things people love to preserve in their older homes, the electrical shouldn’t be one of them. If your home was built decades ago and the electrical hasn’t been touched, it’s crucial to have it inspected and brought up to code. The last thing you want to do is find yourself in a position where your home and, more importantly, everyone in it are at the mercy of an outdated and dangerous electrical system.
Signs Your Home Needs to Be Rewired
First and foremost, it’s important to know when the electric was last updated. If a professional hasn’t inspected or serviced your electrical in decades, this is a clear indicator the system needs to be upgraded. Other signs indicating the house should be rewired include:
- There’s an unexplained and persistent burning smell near the outlets and switches.
- The outlets and switches appear discolored.
- The lights flicker.
- The circuit breaker trips frequently or the fuse panel blows frequently.
- There is sparking when you plug cords into outlets.
- The outlets are cracked or loose.
We’re the Familiar Face Your Neighbors Trust
When you call us for house rewiring, we know it might not be as exciting as installing new indoor lighting or smart home wiring. But we want you to know that, when we perform this important work, we are preserving the sanctity of your home while ensuring the electrical is completely safe.
As part of our house rewiring, we’ll walk through your home and point out the different parts of your electrical that should be upgraded. Some of the improvements we can make include:
- Replacing older switches and outlets with GFCI outlets, USB outlets and other modern, safer options.
- Installing a new circuit breaker or fuse panel that best meets your electrical needs.
- Installing whole-home surge protection to protect against unpredictable power surges.
Make the Switch and Keep Your Home Safe With the Experts
Owning an older home comes with a responsibility to keep the electrical updated and safe for everyone. We’ve been rewiring homes for decades and know how to upgrade your electrical while respecting and preserving the sanctity of your home.
To make the switch to safer electrical, schedule your free estimate online or call The Neighborhood Electrician at 586.489.1504 today.
