Homeowners might not consider whether the wiring throughout their home is sufficient for all their power needs. Over the past several decades, many updates and revisions have been made to the National Electric Code, deeming many older components of residential electrical systems unsafe. Whether your home’s electrical system is showing signs it's time for an update or you want to increase the efficiency of your home, Mr. Electric of Lake County is here to help.

We’ve helped countless homeowners over the years upgrade the electrical wiring in their older homes. Our team is knowledgeable about the most recent electrical code updates and will make sure your wiring updates are done correctly for increased safety, efficiency, and reliability. Some common signs you need to update the wiring in your home include the following:

• Your home’s wiring is old (especially more than 40 years).
• You have ungrounded, two-prong outlets throughout your home (these are a safety hazard).
• Your home isn’t equipped with GFCI or AFCI outlets to prevent shocks and potentially dangerous arcs (the most recent electrical code requires AFCI outlets in bedrooms in all 50 states).
• Your outlets can’t sufficiently power your heavy-duty appliances.
• Your electrical panel is outdated or can’t adequately power all the electronics, devices, and appliances throughout your home.
• Your circuit breaker trips when you plug too many devices into one outlet.