Whole-House Rewiring

Popular from the 1880s to the 1940s, knob and tube wiring is considered obsolete and dangerous by many people. However, if it’s properly grounded, knob and tube wiring can still be used safely. Although it’s no longer used in new construction, many older homes still have their original knob and tube wiring. There isn’t an electrical code that says it must be replaced entirely. Instead of the modern three-prong outlets with grounding wires we’re familiar with today, homes in the past had two-prong outlets. If your home still has knob and tube wiring with two-prong outlets, we recommend rewiring to ensure your safety. Today’s appliances can easily overwhelm the ungrounded outlets of the past. Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating and Air can help you install a ground wire at every outlet, as well as GFCI breakers, to prevent the risk of electrical fires or shocks inside your home. Grounding gives your electrical current an alternate pathway to flow, so the excess heat doesn’t flow into your home’s wood framing or plumbing.

If you’re considering rewiring your home’s electrical system, there are many benefits to doing so. First and foremost, you’ll get peace of mind knowing any faulty wiring has been removed and replaced with more efficient wiring. This could translate into lower energy bills, meaning the cost of rewiring your home could eventually pay for itself. Reducing your energy consumption isn’t just great for your budget. It’s also beneficial for the environment with fewer greenhouse gases being emitted due to lower energy usage. You also won’t have to worry about faulty electrical wiring disrupting your electrical devices and appliances. Over time, an overwhelmed electrical system will overload your plugged-in devices, resulting in frequent breakdowns, repairs, and replacements. Blackouts caused by faulty wiring, which can also do significant damage, will be another concern left behind when you decide to rewire your home. Finally, making your home’s wiring safer can also result in cheaper home insurance rates because your risks of accidents occurring are also much lower. However, you should never attempt to rewire your home yourself. You can rely on qualified electricians at Seatown Electric Plumbing Heating and Air.