It’s important to look out for the right signs or call a professional electrician to determine when you should rewire your Miami house.
How to know when a house needs rewiring
- If your property is over 25 years old
If you just bought or live in a home, that’s over 25 years, there’s a big chance your home wiring might not be up to date. For a home that’s just purchased, the former owners might have rewired recently, but only a qualified electrician can confirm that. Older homes often have outdated wiring installed. For example, knob and tube wiring or cloth covered wiring can be found in most old Miami homes. These types of wiring are unsafe with inadequate circuit capacity, size, and grounding. You should rewire your house to switch these out for safe and modern wiring.
- Electrical faults that point to wiring issues
Faulty wiring can cause electrical problems such as breakers tripping frequently, blown fuses, sparks from outlets, and so on. This makes using such wiring very unsafe and it can easily lead to electrical fires that damage lives and property. When these signs occur, you know it’s time to rewire your home.
- You are renovating
A renovation project will probably require you to rewire a part or all of your property. This is to ensure your electrical system can accommodate the new electrical needs. Don’t plan renovation or remodeling projects without consulting your electrician for possible rewiring.
What happens during a home rewire in Miami?
Depending on the experience and skills of your electrical technician, rewiring your Miami home can take one of two ways. The first option is to remove old wiring by tearing out the walls, running the new wires, and sealing back the drywall. This method is more expensive than the second and can take much longer to finish.
The other less messy and quicker option is to fish wires through walls with the right tools.
Rewiring might also involve upgrading your electrical panel to a more suitable service. Older homes typically have 60-100 amps panels. Your electrician will likely upgrade this to a 200 amp panel, which is recommended for modern homes and safer.
It is also a good idea to install smoke detectors or home safety systems with your upgraded wiring to make your home more efficient.
The most important part of a house rewire in Miami is not just knowing when to rewire, but hiring the right electrician.
Elcon Electric is a Miami electrical company who knows that proper wiring is essential for your comfort and safety. Contact us today for your electrical needs.