If your home’s wiring is more than 40 years old, it’s recommended to have it checked by a professional electrician. But age alone is not enough to tell if your home needs to be rewired. Watch this quick video to learn all of the warning signs.
Video Transcript
If you could see behind these walls you would see a maze of electrical wires and junction boxes all leading to outlets and switches. Hi, I’m Mirian Johnson, co-host of the tv series Hometime. Your home’s wiring may be out sight but it shouldn’t be out of mind. That’s because 39% of home electrical fires involve interior house wiring. Outlets and switches according to a study by the National Fire Prevention Association any wiring over 40 years old should be checked periodically by a licensed electrician. Depending on your situation your electrician might recommend rewiring. So how do you know if your house needs to be rewired?
Watch for the warning signs like breakers tripping regularly. Circuit breakers protect your home from fire by tripping when the circuit begins to overload. If they’re tripping often that could be a sign that your wiring is breaking down and needs to be replaced. Homes built between 1965 and 1973 were built using aluminum wiring which easily overheats and really should be replaced with copper wire. Some other signs your home may need rewiring could be dimming and flickering lights, outlets and switches that give off a burning smell, shocks from outlets or switches, or simply your home is over 40 years old. If you’re unsure about the safety of your home’s wiring or you have any other questions give us a call. We’ll be happy to help you out!
