Flickering lights and faulty switches can be an irritating distraction in your home. In many cases, they indicate that you need a full or partial rewire.
Old wiring can overload quickly due to the use of modern electronics such as routers, TVs, video game consoles, and more. This can lead to tripped breakers and fires. You can hire a Glasgow electrical company to rewire your home for optimum safety.
Reduced Risk of Fire
Faulty wiring is a common cause of electrical fires. It can result in shocks, burns and even fatal injuries to family members. If you notice that the breaker frequently trips or if there are burning odours coming from outlets and switches, this is a sign that the wiring needs to be replaced as soon as possible.
Older homes often use aluminium wiring that can fail and cause fires. Also, older electrical panels can only provide a limited amount of power to each outlet. Overloading an outlet can cause it to heat up and spark causing a fire.
Increased Home Value
Many older homes have wiring that isn’t up to the modern needs of appliances and electronics. This could lead to having to use extension cords, and the risk of fire. Getting a home rewired will solve these problems and allow you to add new electrical appliances without worrying about overloading the system. A full house rewire can also increase the value of your property. When prospective buyers see that the house has recently been rewired, they will be more willing to pay your asking price.
Reduced Utility Bills
Many older homes have aluminium or ‘knob and tube’ wiring systems that aren’t suitable for modern electrical needs. These can overheat and pose a fire risk. Home rewiring means you can upgrade your electrics to a safer, more modern system.
New wires are better insulated and don’t heat up as easily under load. This can help to reduce energy bills by allowing you to use appliances on less power at the same time. It also reduces the chance of a circuit overload which can cause a breaker to trip and potentially prevent a fire.
When you rewire your house, you can also choose to create separate circuits for certain major appliances such as hot water heaters, freezers and security systems.
Increased Safety
Rewiring your home can improve safety by reducing the risk of electrical fires, power outages and other problems. Old wiring is prone to overheating and can be the cause of these dangerous issues. Flickering lights, tripping breakers and burning odors are all signs that you have outdated or failing wiring.
When you rewire your house, it allows you to create a safer electrical system by providing separate circuits for important appliances like the boiler. You can also have less important outlets wired into distribution boards so that they are not vulnerable to tripping.
Before starting the rewiring process, carefully consider the layout of your house and plan accordingly. This will ensure the electricians can work easily and safely throughout your property without causing any damage.
