Request ServiceResidential electrical rewiring in De Soto, MO is necessary if you have an older home. Many homes built decades ago have outdated wiring that becomes increasingly unsafe over time. Our team of fully licensed electricians will be more than happy to upgrade all the wiring in your home to provide you with peace of mind.
De Soto Residential Electrical Rewiring
Electrical rewiring involves removing all the existing wiring in your home and replacing it with new. During a rewiring project, many homeowners choose to add and/or upgrade all their electrical outlets, light switches, panel boxes, and other electrical system components. This makes your home more functional, increases the overall resale value of your home, and significantly reduces your risk of experiencing any problem with your electrical system in the coming years.
- Improved safety
- Greater electrical capacity
- Higher home value
- Code compliance
- Peace of mind
Several types of wiring have been identified as hazardous. One of the most common is cloth-insulated wiring. This may be in homes built as recently as the 1970s. The problem with cloth-insulated wiring is that the cloth becomes brittle over time and breaks off. This leaves all the wiring underneath completely exposed, which can increase your risk of electrocution and an electrical fire.
Another type of bad wiring is aluminum. Aluminum was a popular material for home builders in the 1960s to 1970s due to the copper shortage of the time. The problem with aluminum wiring is that it expands and contracts. When it expands, it can loosen connections, especially those with other types of wiring, like copper. This can lead to dangerous electrical arcing and increase your risk of experiencing an electrical fire at your home.
Probably the most common reason homeowners with older homes choose to upgrade their electrical wiring is to allow for more amperage. The electrical panel determines total amperage, and most rewiring projects will include upgrading the panel. Electrical systems in many homes built before the 1980s could only handle about 60 to 100 amps of power safely. This simply isn’t enough to power all our modern-day appliances and electronics. Today’s homes function best with between 200 and 250 amps of power. If your home still has 100-amp service, you may want to consider upgrading to a 200-amp service to resolve issues such as constantly tripping circuit breakers and flickering lights.
Your Hometown Electrical Expert
De Soto Electrical Products is your hometown electrical expert serving the De Soto community. We’re a locally owned and operated company that has been serving the community since 1965. We’re a proud member of the De Soto Chamber of Commerce. We have a 4.9-star rating on Google.
If you need residential electrical rewiring in De Soto, phone De Soto Electrical Products now for assistance.