What to Expect When You Are Expecting…a Newly Wired Home | Teems Electric

Buying a home is a daunting task in itself, but even once all the papers are signed and your furniture is moved in, home ownership can bring with it a myriad of new tasks one easily can become overwhelmed with. Whether you have recently purchased a home or lived in one for lots of years, it is essential to ensure your home wiring is up to code and up to the standards you need to run your life.

Electrical work should never be a DIY project. A certified electrician is necessary to make sure your home is up to date safely.

If you think you are ready to jump into an updating project, let’s talk about what to expect when you are expecting…a newly wired home.

Do I Really Need My Whole House Rewired?

There are a couple of factors that will determine your home’s need, but the good news is that a total rewire isn’t always necessary. In some instances, replacing your breaker box (also known as distribution center) or rewiring one or two rooms will suffice.

If your home is an older home and still has the original wiring or knob and tube wiring, then an entire rewire is not only needed, it is likely required to meet code regulations.

Modern appliances are not designed to work with aluminum wiring, and often a home with this installed cannot keep up with the electrical demands. This type of wiring also increases your fire risk, so updating is always the right choice.

OK, So Where Do I Start?

Finding the right electrician is your first step in any electrical project. Once you have met with the team that will be working on your house, get a detailed contract. You should be completely comfortable with the plan laid out for you before work begins.

While every job is different, an electrician will typically follow a few steps. This includes upgrading the total amperage of your main electric panel, re-spacing electrical outlets and installing ground circuits. There may also be a need to install special outlets that shut down when wet in the bathroom and kitchen, an added safety feature we can all appreciate.

This Sounds Pricey

A whole home rewire certainly comes with its price, but you should look at it as an investment in the safety of your home. Electrical fires are one of the most common causes of fire in the home, and because they can happen quickly and with no warning, they are also one of the most life threatening.

There are several factors that come into play when pricing a rewire, including the age and size of your home. Teems Electric never has hidden fees, and we will always be transparent in our pricing. That means you will know exactly what we are doing before we do it. Our goal is to walk alongside you as we protect your home and your loved ones.

We need electricity to power our lives. Make sure your home is both capable of providing everything you need and safe while doing so.

Need your home inspected to ensure your wiring is up to date? Call us today.