The Process of Rewiring An Old Home

Older homes have a special place in people’s hearts because it has a unique character that holds a mountain of stories from different generations. However, with its majestic charm, there’s no denying that you may need to provide additional levels of maintenance because of its extra years. 

One of the most important aspects of an older home that needs much attention is its electrical wiring. Today, we use more appliances than before, and for this reason alone, you’ll need to rewire your home so it can accommodate your electrical needs. 

Besides that, rewiring your home will provide you with safety and security, so you won’t have to worry about major electrical issues down the line. Seeing as rewiring a home is something every home needs to go through eventually, it’s best to have professional residential electrical contractors assist you with this service. 

Why Should I Consider Rewiring an Older Home?

Typically, you should have your home’s electrical system inspected every ten years, especially if your home is more than 30 years old. And with that, the older your home gets, the more thorough and regular inspection is needed. 

For years, the modern lifestyle has constantly been evolving. With that, it only makes sense that your home’s electrical system keep up with the change. This way, with proper rewiring, you’ll get the power you need to run your home and ready your home for generations to come. 

How Do I Know If My Home Needs Rewiring?

• If your electrical box has a fuse and not a circuit breaker or a wooden box with iron switches and a ceramic fuse;
• If your electrical cables are surface mounted and run along your walls and skirting boards;
• Your homes cable are insulated with old black rubber or made of lead or fabric;
• Your home’s sockets have a different design;
• You experience tripped breakers or blown fuses regularly;
• Your lights flicker regularly;
• You can hear buzzing sounds or burning smells when using appliances;
• You experience sparks or shocks when cords are touched;

How Does Rewiring Work and How Long Does It Take?

Depending on the size of the property, rewiring can take a few days to complete. For this reason, it’s best to plan ahead and come up with necessary living arrangements during the rewiring process. This is because it’s not safe to be in your home when rewiring is in progress.

The reason it can take a while for rewiring to complete is that professional residential electrical contractors will have to go through various stages:

The first stage is fix stage, where they gain access to the sub-floor and ceiling space to access your home’s wiring. They also need to inspect circuits for heating, alarms, smoke, and alike during this stage. After this, they can finally install new wiring in your home as well as install new sockets. 

The Bottom Line: Let Experienced Electrical Contractors Handle Your Home’s Rewiring

Rewiring is a crucial step when it comes to improving the functions of your home, especially when a few decades older. For this reason, it’s best to work with credible residential electrical contractors to ensure that proper wiring is installed to avoid any electrical complications in the future. 

How Can We Help You?

Dealing with your home’s electrical system can be pretty overwhelming. For this reason, it’s best to hire professional residential electrical contractors to help inspect, install, maintain, and repair your home’s electrical system. 

EJM Electrical are a small, customer-focused electrician business based in Adelaide’s North Eastern Suburbs. So if you need electrical assistance for your home, give us a call today!