Why Do You Need Electrical Rewiring?
One of the most common reasons homeowners call us for rewiring is for knob and tube wiring replacement. Knob and tube wiring was very common in houses built before 1950, but it has since been phased out due to fire risks. Plus, this older wiring isn’t equipped to handle the demands of modern appliances and gadgets.
If you’re concerned about your electrical system’s safety, calling us for electrical wiring is a smart choice. Additionally, once we’ve upgraded your system, you’ll have an easier time selling your home in the future. Most buyers don’t want a house with an outdated electrical system!
You might also opt for rewiring if you’re thinking about installing an addition to your home, such as an attic loft or mother-in-law suite. Our pros will connect your new addition to your home’s electrical system, ensuring it’s powered up and ready to enjoy.
Perks of Rewiring Your Home
When you call us for an electrical panel upgrade, you’ll enjoy great benefits like these:
- Energy efficiency improvements: If your electric bills are way too high, you could see big savings by investing in electrical rewiring. Modern electrical systems can handle the load much more efficiently than outdated ones.
- Prevention of electrical problems: Are issues like tripped circuit breakers and blown fuses commonplace at your home? You’ll enjoy improved circuit breaker efficiency and fewer annoying electrical issues when you upgrade your system.
- Fire hazard prevention: Old knob and tube wiring is a serious fire risk. You’ll sleep better at night knowing that your rewired home is much safer.
- Modern electrical code compliance: If your home was built before 1950, its electrical system is likely out of date and not up to current code. When you hire us for rewiring, we’ll ensure that your system meets all current electrical code requirements.
Signs It’s Time To Call Us for Rewiring
Not sure if you need electrical rewiring? We understand that rewiring your home can be expensive, and you want to be certain that you truly need it before giving us a call. Here’s how to tell if it’s time to schedule rewiring services:
- You feel a static shock when touching appliances or outlets.
- Your circuit breaker trips too often, particularly when using demanding appliances such as the dishwasher or clothes dryer.
- Some or all of your electrical outlets are two-pronged, which means they’re not grounded.
- You notice an odd burning smell in certain rooms.
If you notice any of these signs, schedule electrical rewiring right away.
Partial vs. Full Rewiring: Which Is Best for Your Home?
In some cases, we may not need to fully rewire your home. Instead, we may be able to perform a partial rewiring, which involves rewiring specific areas with a heavy electrical load, such as the laundry room or kitchen. A partial rewiring is easier and cheaper than a whole-home rewiring, so ask us if this option makes sense for you.
If your home’s electrical system is very old and you’re concerned about its safety, it may be better to choose a whole-house rewiring. This involves ensuring that your entire house is up to modern electrical standards.
Not sure which you need? Call our pros to inspect your home’s electrical setup. We’ll tell you which option makes the most sense for your home.
What To Expect During Whole-Home Rewiring
At Grasshopper Heating & Cooling, we make the electrical wiring process as stress-free as possible for you. First, we’ll send an electrician to take a look at your wiring and estimate the cost and duration of rewiring. We will also obtain any necessary permits before starting work.
You can expect the whole-house rewiring process to take a few days to complete. During the process, we’ll remove and replace the wiring, as well as any outdated switches and outlets. We will also upgrade your electrical panel and install grounding measures if your home doesn’t have them.
When finished, we’ll do a final test to ensure your new system works properly and clean up debris from the worksite.
Let’s Get Your Electrical Wiring Up to Code!
Are you tired of stressing out about your old electrical system? Stop worrying and call Grasshopper Heating & Cooling for electrical rewiring! Contact us at (518) 252-8145 to schedule your rewiring today.
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