How to Know Your Home Needs Rewiring

As time goes by, the wiring in your home can deteriorate. Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners don’t know that their wiring has reached its lifespan until it’s too late. When wiring goes bad, it can be less efficient and cause issues with appliances.

If you notice anything odd with your electrical systems, it can indicate that your home needs rewired. At 2 Live Wires, we’re experienced with rewiring and know that many homeowners put it off because of budgetary concerns.

However, old or worn wiring can increase the chances of an electrical fire. Getting your home rewired can improve property value, lower energy costs, and give you peace of mind. You can also take the opportunity to get electrical panel upgrades for better energy capacity. Either way, give us a call today to start on your home rewiring!

The Risks of Old Wiring

It could be that you’ve had the same wiring in your home for a long period of time, or you bought an older house. In either case, you might be in need of rewiring for efficiency and safety. You should definitely consider rewiring if your home’s at least 50 years old.

Part of that comes from the fact that old wiring isn’t designed for the energy demands of modern technology. This can cause damage to your devices and appliances and increase energy bills. There’s also a higher risk of an electrical fire, with almost 1 in 10 being linked to electrical problems.

Outdated wiring is one of the biggest concerns. If your home was built between 1965 and 1973, there’s a good chance they used aluminum wiring in the construction. This is a safety risk and rewiring should be an urgent consideration, so call us today!

Signs You Need Home Rewiring

We’ve been dealing with electrical services for a long time, so we know what to look for when it’s time for rewiring. We know that not everyone is an electrical expert, though, so here are a few things to watch for to know it’s time:

• Lights are flickering. If it happens once in a while, it might be nothing. If it’s a constant flickering, though, you should let us take a look at your electrical wiring. In many cases, flickering lights means you need our lighting services.
• Singed or darkened outlet covers. Stripped or old wiring can cause a spark or short circuit to happen. This can leave visible evidence with burnt or dark outlets and light switches. If you notice anything like that, don’t hesitate to reach out.
• You smell something burnt. On the same note as the singed outlets, bad wiring can cause the odor of burning. It could be a loose connection or short circuit. The burnt spots or discoloration can also show up on your walls and need immediate attention by a professional electrician.
• The circuit breaker keeps tripping. Your electrical panel is supposed to trip when a circuit is at risk of overloading to interrupt the power. This is a safety measure to keep you safe and reduce the risk of a short circuit. Older or broken circuit breakers can fail to do this, however, so frequent tripping could mean you need a new electrical panel.
• You don’t have enough outlets. Older homes didn’t have as many electrical devices to plug in, so they had fewer outlets. Many homeowners rely on power strips to solve the issue, but that can quickly overwhelm a circuit and increase the risk of a fire. Remember that larger appliances, like an EV charging station installation, need their own outlet.

Those are some of the most common signs that you need our home rewiring service. You could be experiencing other issues that give you concern, though. We’ll be happy to come out for an electrical inspection of your wiring when you give us a call today!

Need Your Home Rewired?

Anytime electricity or wiring is involved, you should always leave it to a professional. 2 Live Wires has trained electricians with experience you can trust. Trying to do your own home rewiring could damage your appliances or cause an electric shock.

In the worst-case scenario, you could trigger a spark that starts an electrical fire. Keep in mind that you might not have any issues to warrant a rewiring. Getting a standby generator installation, for example, could require a new electrical panel.

When you hire our experts, we’ll start with a thorough inspection of your wiring to determine your energy needs. We’re fully capable of rewiring your whole house, or just a single room, so you have options.

No matter what you need done for your wiring, though, you can count on fast, reliable service and quality results. Our team offers attention to detail, professional equipment, and modern techniques for your rewiring, so give 2 Live Wires a call now!