Of all of your home amenities, the electrical system is one of the most widespread and impactful on home safety. According to Electrical Safety First, experts recommend that you have your home’s wiring tested about every 10 years. Let’s look at a few signs that your home might need rewiring work from your local electricians.

1. Flickering Lights

Flickering lights don’t mean that you have a ghost in your home. What it does mean is that you're having electrical problems. When the home's wiring system isn’t able to handle the load that is being placed on it, lights will flicker. This usually happens when a large appliance or your HVAC system kicks on. The sudden pull on the electrical load will draw power away from other things momentarily, including the lights. This often happens in older homes. The home was likely wired for a much lighter electrical load. You can talk with local electricians to fix the problem.

2. A New EV

If you have recently purchased or are thinking of purchasing an EV, you’ll want to talk to local electricians about having your home rewired to accommodate the vehicle. Most homes are not equipped with the proper types of outlets for EV charging. Most older homes are also not wired to handle the increased load that an EV will add to the overall home electrical structure.

3. Home Upgrades

If you are doing home upgrades or adding an addition to your home, you'll need to talk to local electricians about having the home rewired. Some types of upgrades will require new outlets to be installed or for the overall maximum load of the home to be increased. When an addition to the home is added, you’ll need to have new wiring done for the addition and possibly new wiring throughout the house to accommodate these big changes.

4. Damage

If your home has sustained damage recently that involved your electricity, you might be in need of rewiring services from a local electrical expert. Damage could include your home being struck by lightning, a house fire, or other types of damage. Never try to do electrical repairs or rewiring on your own. This type of work can be very dangerous and should only be done by licensed professionals.

If you are in need of local electricians, please contact Bower Electrical today. We are here for all of your electrical needs.