Dec 13, 2022

3 Reasons to Replace Old Electrical Wiring

Updated: May 2, 2023

Was your home built between 1965 and 1973? If it was built between these years, your definitely need an electrician to come by and take a look at your electrical work. A residential electrician will be able to tell you if you need to update your appliances and make sure your home is safe and up to date.

As a licensed electricians, we want to make your life a little easier. Are you bogged down with using extension cords all over your home? Are your always blowing fuses? Are you concerned about tripping your circuit breaker? Here are the four indicators it is time to replace outdated wiring:

#1 When a Circuit Breaker Trips Frequently

If there is an excessive demand placed on your home’s electrical system, you will trip the circuit. It will be overloaded. Overloaded circuits trip the breaker to prevent fires. Unfortunately, it also causes your home’s entire electricity to go out. Only an electrical contractor can update electrical wiring to increase its electrical capability and avoid any unforeseen damages.

#2 When Lights Flicker or Dim

When you turn on an electrical appliance, do the lights fade or flicker? This means there is not enough adequate energy and you need an electrician to make sure that there are no major issues.

#3 When Are Wires Outdated

Homeowners who have outdated electrical wiring can entirely rewire their homes using copper wires. Pig-tailing is a cost-effective way to update your home’s electrical wiring, just ask your favorite residential electrician. What is Pig-tailing Aluminum Wiring? According to wirechief Ltd, pig-tailing aluminum wiring entails splicing a short length of copper wire to aluminum wire and then connect the copper wire to the electrical device approved for a copper connection.

Looking to update your old wiring? Call on Unity Services! You will be glad you did.

Unity Services, an Electrical Repair Company in North Houston provides a broad range of electrical services to meet the needs of our client base, from minor lighting repair to large jobs requiring an electrical contractor.

Unity Services has a solution, and we know how to get the job done in a timely, professional, and cost-effective manner.

Unity Services is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency service. Our electrical repair company provides clients with expert knowledge that’s just a phone call away. Our master electricians will ask a few questions and work with you to quickly solve the issue.

Contact Unity Services at (713) 999-1890 for all your electrical needs.