Home Wiring Updates in Knoxville, TN

With faulty wiring being the main culprit behind household fires, it's crucial to keep your system updated in line with the current National Electric Code (NEC). When your wiring system can't meet your home's energy demands, it can encounter difficulties. Up-to-date wiring is essential to mitigate the risk of hazards like fires. If you notice warm outlets, frequent outages, or buzzing sounds, it's essential to contact us immediately. We regularly check your electrical energy safety to assess the state of your current wiring, offering energy advice based on our findings. Below, we've outlined some clear indications that your wiring may need an upgrade.

Outdated Electrical Wiring

We know the idea of new wiring can be daunting. But it isn't always necessary to overhaul the entire wiring system. 1960s or 1970s homes often feature aluminum wiring while homes built in the 1940s and 1950s usually have non-metallic wiring. Older homes, constructed before the 1930s, commonly house potentially dangerous knob and tube wiring. These types of wiring are prone to fraying and loose connections, but our licensed electricians can address these issues and overhaul your electrical wiring.

Absence of GFCI Outlets in Your Home

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are required by law in damp areas like bathrooms, kitchens, pools, saunas, and laundry rooms, to prevent electric shocks caused by moisture. We can install GFCI outlets with the necessary "Test" and "Reset" features, thereby ensuring your safety.

Ungrounded, Traditional Two-Prong Outlets

If your home has outdated two-prong, ungrounded outlets, it's time for an upgrade. Properly grounded outlets are crucial for preventing electric shocks. We can swiftly install upgraded three-pronged outlets in your home.

Absence of AFCI Outlets

An arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) is essentially a circuit breaker, disconnecting power in case of a potentially harmful arc. These are mandated in all bedrooms and many other areas in your home. Our electricians can guide you about the right places for AFCI outlets.

Outdated Appliance Outlets

Many older homes possess outdated three-pronged outlets, insufficient for modern appliances that need 240-volt, four-prong outlets. We can easily upgrade your outlets to suit present-day requirements.

Your Home Requires More Power

While older homes only needed a 60-amp circuit breaker, modern homes require a minimum of 100 amps to safely operate appliances and electronic devices. In fact, most modern homes require between 100 to 200 amps for uninterrupted power. We can install a new circuit breaker box wiring to provide the additional power you need.