Many people love the character of older homes, but the wiring inside most older houses simply wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.
Some wiring problems are just inconveniences, but others can be serious safety hazards
The most common electrical issues in older homes are fuse or circuit-breaker misuse, and non-grounded or improperly polarized plugs and outlets.
Required updates may include changing out the electrical panel to handle a larger load, grounding the wiring, installing ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and even replacing wiring inside the walls.
A major wiring update to an older home is best handled by a professional electrician familiar with your local building codes. |
