Homes that are more than 25 years old were built with wiring systems that may not support today’s demand. If your home’s electricity isn’t working as it should chances are there could be a number of reasons as to why, so it’s best to have your whole home’s electrical system evaluated. When appliances cannot function properly, and there is too much power drawing on an antiquated system, not only can you this give you a headache and cause damage to your appliances, but it could cause a serious injury, not to mention there’s also a risk for a house fire.
Keep you and your family safe, have your home’s wiring system evaluated and rewired. Give us a call today to discuss setting up a home evaluation.
Warning signs
A compromised electrical system will often display signs when there are potential problems. If you notice any of these warning signs, give us a call to have one of our experienced electricians inspect your home’s electrical system:
Frequent blown fuses or tripped breakers
An over-amped or over-fused electrical panel
Dimming or flickering lights, indicating the circuit is overloaded or has a loose connection
Hot or discolored switch plates, cords, or plugs
Light bulbs that frequently burn out in a socket, signaling a fixture that can't handle the bulb wattage
Buzzing or sizzling sounds
A burning smell
Arcs or sparks from an outlet when you plug or unplug a cord
Loose outlets
Cracked, cut, or broken insulation
Electrical shock when you plug in or touch a cord
Other reasons to check the wiring
Even if you don't notice any warning signs of faulty wiring or a compromised system, it's a good idea to have your home's electrical system inspected periodically. Electrical codes can change over time.
If your home is more than 40 years old
If you're relying on extension cords for power
If you've made major home improvements or added major new appliances that could strain your existing system
If your home has ungrounded, two-prong outlets
If your home has aluminum instead of copper wiring
Even when you don't see any of these warning signs, you can't go wrong with an expert electrical system inspection.