When a home becomes ten years old or older, it may be time to do a few electrical upgrades to help ensure safety, reliability, and the efficiency of your home’s electrical system. Even when a home electrical system appears to be running smoothly, it may not be running efficiency, safely or reliably. As a home ages so does the electrical systems. Since a home electrical system never truly rests, electrical components do require a few replacements and upgrades from time to time. Simon Electric will share some of the most recommended electrical upgrades you may want to apply to your home.
Update Electrical Wiring in Home
Electrical wiring occasionally requires the need to be replaced. If your home was built in the early 1980s, the electrical wiring is required to be changed. Older homes used and were installed with aluminum wiring, which was later found to be an electrical hazard and led to residential fires. If the electrical wiring has been damaged by pests or water, then often the wiring integrity has been compromised and needs to be replaced.
Upgrade Electrical Panel to 200 Amps
The electrical panel is essentially the home electrical safety system. When a circuit overheats, becomes overloaded, and gets hit with a power surge, the electrical panel will trip the breakers. By tripping the electrical breaker it prevents electrical fires. Additionally, when you upgrade to a modern electrical panel, you can help regulate energy more efficiently which can help reduce your daily power consumption.
Whole House Surge Protector
Power surges are common and can damage sensitive electrical devices that are connected to the electrical system. Computer circuitry, cell phones, console and entertainment electronics can become severely damaged during a power surge. Modern electrical system are often installed with surge protectors to prevent surge damages. There are power strips that have power surge protections that can help reduce damage to electrical devices connected to it. However power surges can still damage the rest of the home, including appliances and lights. A whole house surge protector can protect all the appliances and devices plugged in your home.
Replacing Electrical Outlets in an Old House
If outlets have any burn marks from a spark, or if the outlets are over ten years old, it is often recommended that you replace these old or damaged outlets. All bathrooms, wet rooms, laundry and kitchens should use GFCI outlet to ensure electrical safety. Old outlets often become worn out and can become a danger to the home. When updating your home electrical system, consider replacing the outlets.
Lighting Fixtures & Appliances
Light and ceiling fans are another common electrical upgrade that can help improve your home electrical efficiency. Modern lights are designed to consume less energy and to reduce electrical needs. The same can be said for appliances. Installing more efficient appliances can help reduce the amount of power consumption that drains your home electrical systems. However, not all homeowners can go on a shopping spree. Switch to LED light bulbs and with the proper wattage, this can also help conserve energy in your home and is often included during electrical upgrades.
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