4 reasons to consider electrical rewiring
When a local homeowner contacted 24/7 Local Electrician about electrical rewiring, he indicated he had recently purchased an older property. After attending the Phoenix-area neighborhoods’ Historic Homes Tour in February (2019), the couple knew an older home was what they wanted.
“It’s a historical home,” he said, “But my wife says it’s a hysterical home.” The new old-homeowners told 24/7 Local Electrician there were several signs of electrical problems in more than one room.
Reasons Properties Need Electrical Rewiring
Old homes have charm. They also often have electrical wiring issues. – American Home Shield
When a property needs electrical wiring replacement, a professional electrical rewiring is necessary. Electrical rewiring is not a DIY (do-it-yourself) job. Ever.
If something went wrong and damage resulted from faulty DIY wiring, your insurance company could deny coverage. And that’s the best-case scenario. DIY electrical repair jeopardizes the safety of your loved ones. It’s not worth the risks.
There are 4 reasons your home or business property may need electrical rewiring:
1. New Homes
During a new-house-build, something could have been overlooked as contractors strive to complete on-time, within-budget demands. According to ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors), some “surprising” examples include kitchen fans that don’t vent and behind-the-wall damage that jeopardizes electrical wiring.
2. Older Properties
ASHI also recommends a close inspection of electrical systems in any 15-year-old home. A 25-year old home is “middle age,” and “In this age group we may find that the lighting and wall-receptacle wiring is aluminum; this could be a serious problem,” ASHI continues.
3. 50-Year-Old Homes
Electrical systems could be outdated by today’s standards; an electrical rewiring assessment should be made and follow-up annual maintenance visits scheduled.
4. Historical Homes
Century-old structures can be beautiful but art imitates life: Aging has its challenges. These homeowners often consider electrical rewiring a good preventive measure.
Signs of Electrical Issues
Our Phoenix-area historical homeowners made a wise decision to contact 24/7 Local Electrician when they did. Red flags signaling their property needed electrical rewiring were:
- Extension cords – The couple noticed previous owners ran extension cords to power strips in every room. Not only was the wiring risky; the house needed several more outlets.
- Flickering lights – When room lights dim or flicker, it’s seldom a light fixture problem. Your licensed electrician can determine if it’s a circuitry problem.
- Hot outlet – One of the electrical outlets in the kitchen was hot to the touch; another major red flag. If this occurs, discontinue using that outlet until your professional electrician examines it.
- Odd breaker panel odor – “It was a little bit like burning rubber,” said the homeowner. If your fuse box or breaker panel emits any kind of odor, contact your local licensed electrician immediately.
Top-Rated 24/7 Local Electrician
Electrical rewiring sounds extreme, but imagine the possible losses due to a house fire. 24/7 Local Electrician is a residential and commercial electrical contractor serving all of Phoenix Metro area including:
- Carefree
- Cave Creek
- East Valley
- Glendale
- Paradise Valley
- Peoria
- Scottsdale
If it’s time for your home to have an electrical rewiring assessment, contact 24/7 Local Electrician.
