Sadly, the electrical wiring in any property doesn't last a lifetime, in fact, it deteriorates over time and there is a point where rewiring becomes essential for the safety of the occupants. The biggest issue is that you cannot see where the problems with your wiring are, as most of it is hidden behind the walls and inside your ceilings, which is why homeowners turn to electrical contractors to provide a professional inspection. While a professional inspection is the only way to confirm your home needs rewiring, there are some warning signs you can watch out for.
The biggest sign that its time to consider rewiring is the age of the electrical wiring in your home. Chances are if your home is a pre-1970s home, it still has the original wiring, covered in rubber or fabric insulation, that over the decades have cracked and become brittle. This is a dangerous electrical problem, as this wiring poses fire and electrocution risks. If you don't know how old your home electrical wiring is, or you know it's never been updated, consider an EICR certificate. An EICR certificate will provide you with a clear and professional assessment, enabling you to understand if its time for your home to be rewired.
While the age of your wiring is a tell-tale sign that your home needs rewiring, there are other signs to watch out for. Let's be honest, the occasional trip of the circuit breaker isn't abnormal, but when the circuit repeatedly trips, it could be a wiring fault or the wiring is no longer fit for purpose, due to modern demands.
At the same time, if you have noticed your lights are flickering, you smell burning, your sockets and switches have become discoloured, or your sockets and switches are loose, these are signs your electrical system needs urgent assessment.
Properties built pre-1970s were not as technologically advanced as we are today, and therefore they didn't need as many sockets as we do today. The average household used considerably fewer appliances than any household today. If you are relying on extension leads and adapters, then a rewiring could make a major difference, reducing the risk of overloading the system.
If you said yes to any of the signs above, then it's time for a professional inspection to see if your home needs rewiring. RJB Electrics Ltd provide full and partial rewiring services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout Leeds, Bradford, and surrounds. Ensure the safety of your home and family by giving our team a call today.
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