When to Upgrade Your Wiring You should have the wiring in your property upgraded if the power frequently shuts off or there aren’t enough outlets for all your gadgets. Improving the electrics in the building will also increase its value for future saleability.
In this month’s blog at DBF Electrical (Chelt) Ltd we are looking at when to upgrade your wiring and the benefits of doing so. Call us in Cheltenham on 01242 578 623 for more details.
Regular Faults If you often experience electrical issues in your home, you might need to have the wiring upgraded. Some common faults include:
Lights Flickering Charred or Discoloured Outlets Consumer Unit Regularly Tripping
Outlets that are discoloured or charred indicate that loose wires or a power overload have caused sparks. These sparks can start fires, presenting a risk to the building’s inhabitants and the property itself.
Because of the increase in technology used in homes, old wiring cannot take the load of all the electricity needed at one time. Therefore, you should have the electrics redone and updated, so the consumer unit stops regularly tripping, protecting your appliances from sudden power cuts.
Not Enough Outlets Many people overload the outlets in their home with extension cables as there are not enough places to plug things in. Having too many extension cables can be dangerous, especially when the wiring is probably old and unable to cope with the load.
Overloading outlets can cause sparks and even fires, so this should only ever be a temporary measure. Additional outlets need to be installed in rooms where they are required to solve this issue, such as the living room and home office.
Increase the Value of the Property With upgraded wiring in your home that can cope with the demands of the modern world, potential buyers are more likely to be interested in the property. Electrical improvements are a valuable investment, so they can increase the offers you receive.
Poor wiring may show up on a survey when you come to sell, which can lead to buyers offering a lower price. So improving the wiring in your home is always worthwhile, not only to improve saleability but for your safety too.
Find Out More Contact our team at DBF Electrical (Chelt) Ltd in Cheltenham today for more information about when to upgrade your wiring. Call us on 01242 578 623 or 07973 501 017 to talk to a specialist. Alternatively, send us a message via the contact form for a prompt response.
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