When you know the warning signs that you need to upgrade the wiring in your house, you can reduce your risk of fire, accident and injury, and damage to electrical appliances. Call our team of experienced electrical service technicians if you notice any of these issues in your home:

• Breakers that trip repeatedly
• A strange tingling feeling when you touch or use an appliance.
• Lights that keep flickering or dimming
• A burning smell or fishy Odor coming from an appliance or room.
• Outlets that are warm, discoloured, or sparking.
• Lack of grounded outlets or GFCI outlets
• Your light bulbs burn out very quickly or have exploded.
• Your energy bills or energy usage has suddenly increased for no reason.
• You hear a buzzing sound from an outlet.

When and Why Should Old Wiring Be Replaced?

According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), faulty home wiring is the leading cause of residential fires. The older your home is, the higher the chance its wiring might be outdated, unsafe, or damaged. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize what condition their electrical wiring is until a problem occurs. Scheduling regular electrical safety inspections can uncover early warning signs of wiring problems so they can be repaired quickly. You should call us to inspect your home for a wiring upgrade if:

• Your home is over 25 years old.
• You plan on installing one or more large appliances, like an electric vehicle charger or a washer and dryer.
• You just moved into a new home and aren’t sure what the condition of the wiring is.
• You have seen signs of rodent activity in your home or hear strange sounds in your walls.
• One or more outlets do not work.
• You are using power strips and extension cords in multiple rooms.