It doesn’t matter if you are dealing with an older commercial building or an older home, you may run into a multitude of electrical issues when it comes to these buildings. Often, there are certain electrical changes that need to be made to get the building back up to code and ensure safety of anyone using or living in the building. Simon Electric is here to talk about some of the common electrical issues that can arise in older buildings and what it takes to get these buildings up to date.

Old House Wiring & Other Electrical Problems

There are definitely a few differences that can be found in an old house as opposed to an old commercial building. However, there are many electrical issues that can be found in both. Following are some of the most common ones.
– Old Light Fixtures: Not only can light fixtures look out of date as they get older, the wiring can become faulty as well. The wires can become loose with can result in flickering lights and lights that won’t turn on at all. Sometimes, you can get away with reconnecting these circuits, but most of the time the fixture needs to be replaced all together.
– Faulty Outlets: If you have old outlets in your home, many of them don’t have a third hole for a ground wire. It isn’t uncommon for the need to replace all the outlets in an older building to be the case.
– Cable & Wire Failure: Wire are made to last for long periods of time. However, when wiring gets too old, it can become a safety concern that must be addressed. Sometimes the insulation that is around the wire can start to disintegrate and become a fire hazard.
– Obsolete Circuit Breakers: Throughout the years there are many breaker boxes and panels that have been discontinued. Old buildings often still have these panels in them which can be a safety concern. These older breakers will need to be replaced to ensure the safety of all those in the building.
– Insufficient Electrical Loads: The use of technology has drastically changed over the years. Older electrical systems can handle the electrical loads that our modern day technology demands. The last thing you want to do is overload a circuit and put your building or your home at risk of an electrical fire. Before using the electrical system in an old building, there should be a thorough inspection completed to ensure it is safe to use.

Electrical Wiring, Fixture Installation Services & More in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County, Florida

If you have an older home or commercial building, it is important you know what condition your electrical system is in. Our experienced and knowledgeable electricians at Simon Electric have the training needed to help determine what state your electrical system is in and offer our recommendations for moving forward. It is our priority to make sure our customers are safe when it comes to their electrical system. Call us today!