What are the warning signs?
Deteriorating, old or outdated wiring in a property can cause electrical faults and even pose a significant risk of fire or electrocution. It’s an easy thing to forget to consider, but it’s well worth taking notes of warning signs before it’s too late.
The warning signs that something is wrong is usually very clear, and when that happens, you should take prompt action to resolve the issue by consulting an experienced local electrician. Here are some of the warning signs.
How to know if your house needs rewiring?
There are many ways to know if your home needs rewiring. If you notice discoloured outlets, worn electrical plugs or cords that easily get hot when in use it might be time to call your electrician. Similarly, if you notice an unidentifiable burnt smell then you should definitely pick up the phone.
- Flickering Lights
- Circuit breakers tripping or Fuses blowing regularly
- Humming and Buzzing sounds
- Discoloration and burning smells
- Advanced Age
What are the steps to rewiring a house?
- Create an ‘Electrical Inventory’
- The first step of rewiring your home is to look at all of the electrical devices in your home and think about how you'll be using them and where. This will help your electrician to install a system that will best meet your needs such as where lights and power points are located and how many.
- Identify existing infrastructure
- Identifying any existing infrastructure can help your electrician complete the rewiring job as smoothly as possible. To do this, simply identify and mark any existing electrical and plumbing infrastructure in your home.
- If you don't have the blueprints, you can hire a contractor to mark pipes and existing wiring. Alternatively, call your electrician and work out a plan to ensure the job goes smoothly.
- Call a Qualified Electrician
- After considering these points, get in touch with a qualified and trusted local electrician and get them to come out and evaluate your house. They will be able to confirm that rewiring is necessary, and can help you put your plan into action.
- Think about shopping around for the right electrician. It's an important job, so it shouldn't just be about getting the lowest price. Find an experienced electrical work contractor that knows what they're doing.