THE TOP TEN Reasons to Rewire Your House
Faulty wiring in a home is one of the major causes of home fires. Authorities report that there is a home or structure reported fire every minute and a half. More than half of the home fires reported are electrical fires that are caused by faulty wiring. It is certainly an expensive task to rewire a home and especially if you are adding a new electrical panel. However, it is much cheaper than trying to replace a home. It is also very important so that the home and family remains safe. It is well worth the time, effort and cost to have a licensed electrician inspect your home’s electrical system. There are some signs of faulty wiring. If you have any of these types of signs that there are electrical problems it may be time to consider rewiring your house. Here are the top ten reasons to rewire your house. For answers to other home remodeling questions check out, https://www.squidoo.com/remodeling-questions
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If you frequently receive an electrical shock when you plug in a cord the house could need to be rewired.
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Buzzing or sizzling sounds are an indication you need a rewire.
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Flickering or dimming lights indicate overloaded circuits or loose connections.
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A home that has undergone major renovations or had new major appliances added should be rewired to handle the strain.
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If your switch plates or plugs are hot or discolored you should consider rewiring your house.
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If there are sparks or arcs noticed when plugging or unplugging a cord you need to rewire.
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A home that has two-prong outlets or is ungrounded should be rewired.
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Frequently sensing that something is burning is a huge indicator.
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If the home is more than 40 years old it is time to rewire the house.
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Rewire your home to replace aluminum wiring with copper.
[source: Licensed electrician in Atlanta GA ]
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