Do You Need New Electrical Wiring?
If your house was built more than 40 years ago, replace old electrical wiring for safety. Defective wiring is the leading cause of residential fires, according to a 2009 study by the National Fire Prevention Association. If you don’t know the condition of your wiring, it’s worth paying a licensed electrician at Mr. Electric of Tampa Bay to inspect your electrical system.
Warning signs of outdated, old wiring:
- Breakers trip or fuses blow regularly.
- A tingling sensation when you touch a wall switch, appliance, or receptacle.
- Dimming and flickering lights.
- A burning smell in a particular room or from an appliance.
- Discolored outlets and switch plates that are warm to the touch.
- Ungrounded outlets throughout the house (ungrounded outlets accommodate only two-prong plugs).
- A lack of ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets in your bathrooms, your kitchen, and other areas that may be exposed to damp and wet conditions.
- Your house was built more than 40 years ago.
Dangers of aluminum wiring:
- Wiring connections may loosen up over time
- Tiny gaps may lead to overheating and possibly fires
If you notice any one of these warning signs, you might need new electrical wiring. A qualified electrician at Mr. Electric of Tampa Bay can inspect your home’s wiring to determine if it’s OK to leave your existing wiring in place or if it’s time for updated wiring. Give us a call at (813)-314-7160 today so we can make sure your home is safe or visit our site www.mrelectric.com for more information.
