ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REFURBISHMENT - WHEN AND HOW?

When and how is it time for an electrical system makeover?

Refurbishing a home's electrical system can be quite complicated and expensive, however, it is absolutely necessary for this number one reason: SAFETY.

Press a switch, the lights come on, the TV works fine, and the refrigerator keeps food cold. For most people, theirs is fine. For others, this is not the case. For example, a home that is over 40 will absolutely need a wiring upgrade for safety reasons.

Rewiring an entire house can be extremely complicated and cost a lot of money. With proper planning, this can be done with minimal disruption. You can even turn this expense into an asset by increasing the value of the home.

Safety issues

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REFURBISHMENT
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According to a study, the main cause of residential fires can mainly be attributed to old and faulty electrical systems. The risk of a fire breaking out in the electrical wires and destroying everything is directly proportional to the age of the electrical system in the house.

Old wiring is not inherently as dangerous as it is believed. On the other hand, you can never be sure that you have not been there to witness the original wiring. The insulation materials around the old wire deteriorate over time. It is not a question of "if" they can cause problems, but of "when" and by then you have a fire waiting to happen.

If you are not sure when your home's wiring was last inspected, it's time to contact an electrical inspection specialist. These are the warning signs that an inspection is long overdue:

  • Frequent problems with the fuse or circuit breaker.
  • Experience a strange tingling sensation when you touch an appliance with your bare hands.
  • The lights in the house begin to flicker or dim frequently.
  • There is an underlying smell of burning in the house.
  • The power outlets are discolored or hot. Sometimes they can also be loose or sparkle when you try to connect something.
  • The two antiquated outlets are a red flag. These types of sockets are not grounded.
  • There are no GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) sockets anywhere in the areas of the house where there is an accumulation of excess moisture such as bathrooms and kitchens.

Emergency Response 24 with the Urgent Electrician Coventry service is always available to the customer. Call 02475209918 to request an electrical inspection service in Brighton, Leeds or any city where you live.

Location: Coventry, UK

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