When it comes time to install new electrical wiring, it’s crucial to work with a team of licensed electricians with extensive experience. Mr. Electric of Westchester has a dedicated team of professionals who know the ins and outs of updating a home’s electrical wiring. We will meet with you and perform a complete inspection of your home. Once we have performed an assessment, we will explain what parts of your electrical system need to be updated and walk you through the process of getting the job done. If your home’s electrical system is outdated, we can make it safer and more efficient by upgrading to new and improved components.

For the average person, it’s hard to tell when your home’s wiring is reaching the end of its lifespan. As long as it is still working, it seems like it’s in perfectly fine condition. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Often, the signs of an outdated electrical system are subtle. Most of your wiring is unseen, so you can’t easily form a visual inspection. However, there are a few common ways to tell that your electrical system is in need of modernization. Below, you can find some examples of the signs that tell you it is time to update your wiring and electrical components.

An old home wiring update can be a complex project if all the wiring needs to be replaced. However, we can often perform the necessary safety updates without replacing every single wire, but it will ultimately depend upon the situation. Some types of wiring used in the past are well-known safety hazards. For instance, aluminum wiring from the 1960s and 1970s is considered unsafe and unusable based on modern standards. Even worse is the non-metallic wiring used in the 1940s and 1950s. These kinds of wires should be replaced as soon as possible.