#TuesdayTips For Rewiring an Old House

How old is the wiring in your home? Better yet, how old is your home? If it was built more than a few decades ago, chances are you’ve made some improvements and have undergone a renovation or two, but have you made any upgrades to the wiring?

Many of today’s homes were built before televisions, computers and other modern appliances were even invented so old wiring can become a major electrical problem. Time to upgrade? See below for a few tips for rewiring an old home:

• Before you call in an electrician to begin work, take inventory of all of your electrical devices. This will help them set up the correct amount of outlets and switches to safely power your devices.
• You may need to have new circuit breakers installed. Just like your old wiring, old circuit breakers can be an electrical hazard.
• Be sure to let your electrician know how old your home is and point out plumbing located behind the walls if possible. Drilling too many holes can be detrimental to the home’s structure.

Ready to have your home’s wiring upgraded? GEN3 Electric is your go-to home rewiring company in the Philadelphia Metro area. Give us a call today at 215-512-4102 to schedule an appointment.