Knob and Tube Wiring Replacements

Most insurance companies refuse to cover homes with active knob and tube wiring because it doesn’t have a ground wire. If you can’t get insurance, it’s nearly impossible to get a mortgage, so it’s a good idea to find out if a house has an outdated electrical system before you buy or sell an older home with this type of wiring.

In some cases, it can be possible to add a ground wire to the system but replacing it with modern wiring is a much safer choice.

Call a qualified electrician to get an estimate on a complete home rewire. The charges include everything from running new circuits to replacing fuses with modern circuit breakers. It can be costly, but it’s a fair trade for safety and peace of mind. You’ll rest much better knowing your wiring meets modern electrical codes.

Modern insulation materials are much safer.

With a hot wire and a neutral wire only, ungrounded knob and tube wiring results in an increased chance of shock and injury, especially around areas where water is prevalent. Kitchens and bathrooms are especially at risk.

Knob and tube wires were designed for a 10 amp load, which is insufficient for modern appliances. This means that more current may flow through the wire than it’s designed to handle, leading to excessive heat and possible fire.

Decades of amateur electrical modifications that might have been performed over the years only make a dangerous situation more dire.

• Electrical Code Updates
• Electrical Panel Upgrades
• How to Identify Knob and Tube Wiring