As houses get older, the wiring inside the house gets weaker and more worn, eventually leading to serious issues. In order to prevent these issues, you’ll have to give your home a complete rewiring to replace the older wiring with fresh wires. But how do you know when it’s time to retire your old wiring? And what other benefits can you expect from rewiring? Ryan Gath Electric can tell you all about when you should get rewiring in Chelmsford.

Here are six signs you should schedule a rewiring in Chelmsford:

Discolored or charred outlets and switches

If you notice your outlets and switches have changed colors somewhat, it might be a bad sign. When there are loose connections in your outlets or switches, arcing and sparking may result in small fires. These fires can cause outlets and switches to get discolored from charring. If you don’t see anything odd about your outlets and switches, the issue is likely with the wiring in the walls.

Burning smell

Have you noticed a constant burning smell and can’t identify the source? That might be a major sign of faulty wiring. You’ll want to turn off the power at the circuit and immediately call a technician. Not doing so can result in an electrical fire.

Lighting issues

If the lights in your home are flickering, it might just be a loose or bad bulb. On the other hand, if every light is flickering, then it’s the wiring that’s the problem. Additionally, if bulbs are burning out in their sockets despite being the right model, the fixture can’t handle the bulb’s wattage. That’s also a sign of a problem that can be solved through rewiring.

Aluminum wiring

An estimated 2 million homes between 1965 and 1973 were built with aluminum wiring instead of copper wiring. Aluminum wiring connections are more likely to fail, overheat, and start fires. If you see the letters ‘AL’ on your wiring’s jacket, that means it aluminum and needs to go.

Blown fuses and tripped circuit breakers

Fuses and circuit breakers are made to cut off the flow of electricity when it exceeds the number of amps it can handle. This helps protect your home from electrical fires. If your system is worn out or can’t handle the electricity usage in your home, a fuse will blow or the circuit breaker will trip. If this happens, bad wiring may be the culprit. Of course, there are other reasons your fuses can blow or your circuit breaker trips, such as faulty or overheating appliances. If you’re unsure, use a circuit breaker tester to make sure everything works fine.

Cord-based electrical shocks

Have you gotten an electrical shock when plugging or unplugging an appliance? That’s also a possible sign of faulty wiring. These shocks can be very dangerous, and you should call us immediately if you experience one.

The benefits of rewiring in Chelmsford

One of the biggest benefits of rewiring your home is safety, unsurprisingly. However, there are other benefits for going through with a rewiring:

• Increased electrical capability
• Be certain of your home’s wiring’s lifespan
• Safe home extensions
• Cheaper home insurance
• Increased home resale value

What makes Ryan Gath Electric my best choice for changing my home’s wiring?

Ryan Gath Electric has a decade of experience helping Massachusetts residents stay comfortable and safe with their electricity. We take pride in the outstanding quality of our work so you can trust our team to finish the job properly without damaging your home or your delicate electrical equipment. We’ll set up the wiring according to the latest industry standards and building codes, and we can return for any additional fixtures or appliances you want along the way. Call Ryan Gath Electric today to learn more about our rewiring services and more!

By Ryan Gath Electric