For those homeowners who live in or purchase an older or Heritage type home they make question the need to completely rewire these homes.There is good reason to make this a top priority in homes 50 years old or older and that is they present a considerable risk of electrical fire hazard. Forget all the cosmetic upgrades on your older home whether you plan to stay for the short term or the longer term upgrading the electrical system should be the first thing on your agenda.
Hidden behind your walls is the knob and tube wiring that is just one of a few obsolete wiring forms including aluminum and non-metallic wiring. Electrical malfunction is one of the top five causes of electrical fires and the result of an outdated system that becomes overloaded in this digital era. These older or Heritage homes and the fire hazard they present is a …