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A house rewire may be necessary when your home’s wiring is outdated. During a house rewire, the old wiring will be removed and replaced with new, up to date wiring. If some of the wiring is safe and usable, a partial rewire may suffice. If the electrical system is safe, it may only need to be grounded.
If you think your house’s wiring needs to be checked or replaced, find an electrician to help with the work. The electricians at
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Homes that were built before 1950 may need to be rewired to meet today’s codes and higher safety standards. Construction pre-1950 involved the use of cloth covered wiring. Over time, the cloth deteriorates and falls off the wires, leaving the wires exposed and prone to spark fires. In most cases, the older the wiring, the more likely it is that it needs to be replaced.
Older homes may also required a main panel upgrade as older panels may not provide enough electricity for today’s needs. Another concern with older electric panels is the fact they may not cut the electricity when there is a power overload or power leak. This can result in melted wires, spark fires or create a shock hazard.
Like any major change, there are many things to consider when thinking about a house rewire. It’s best to talk all these issues out with an experienced, licensed electrician but here are some things to consider. We’ve already discussed older homes but even newer homes may be in need of a rewire. If you are planning a major renovation, a partial rewire may be considered as you may want to add large appliances that require a dedicated circuit or add lighting where there was none.
This is potentially the best time to rewire your home as the walls will likely be open and will help cut down the costs.
There are a few signs your house needs rewired that you can look for without the help of a professional electrician or damaging your walls.
Outlets, switches, or panels are hot or warm to touch.
Weird sounds, smells of burning, or marks around your fixtures, outlets, or electrical panel.
The use of many extension cords or surge protectors
Breakers are being tripped and need reset frequently.
Yes. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 67,800 fires are caused by electrical problems. Those fires resulted in 485 deaths and $868 million in property damage. Home electrical wiring accounts for twice as many fires as electrical appliances.
You can compare exposed wiring or wiring at the electric panel to pictures of knob and tube and cloth wiring to help you determine what kind of wiring you have. Determining whether or not you have aluminum wiring is not as easy and will require a professional eye. Your wiring should be inspected every 10 years. If you are unsure about the kind of wiring you have, call an electrician for a safety inspection.
The cost will depend on the square footage and the existing wiring. The number of outlets needed and the condition of the existing wiring will also play a role in the total estimate. Wiring that is not encased in conduit will lower the price. An electrician can give you an estimate over the phone or visit the house to give you an exact price bid. The best way of finding out a cost for a house rewire is to fill out our online form. After you answer a couple of quick questions, you will be emailed a quote.
It is very likely the rewire will increase the value of your home. If you were to try to sell your home, the wiring could prevent a lender from lending and home insurance companies may not insure the home with outdated wiring. You are increasing the likelihood of the home selling by increasing the pool of buyers eligible and willing to buy the home.
Possibly. Many insurance companies will not insure a home with outdated wiring and you could be forced to choose one that does not offer prime rates.
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