Electrical Re-Wiring Services

Knob and tube wiring does not provide a third wire for grounding and is therefore considered unsafe in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and outdoors. In other areas, knob and tube wiring that is in good condition with sheathing intact, properly protected from damage, and that hasn't been subjected to extended periods of overloading which can cause it to become brittle, should not pose an increased safety risk.

Aside from the preceding concerns, the primary risk with knob and tube wiring, it seems, is its relative accessibility for amateur repairs, upgrades and maintenance. It is not uncommon to see a system with knob and tube wiring that has a history of amateur work. If a house does have knob and tube wiring it should be inspected to ensure that it is properly installed and in good condition.

If a few, but not all, of the circuits are in poor condition they can be replaced eventually without rewiring the whole house. However, if most or all of the circuits are in poor condition, it may be more economical to completely rewire the home. At Current Electrical / Mechanical, our professional Will County Electrician s can rewire your old, unsafe knob and tube wiring and replace it with modern electrical circuits.

In the United States, each year brings 32,000 house fires as a result of malfunctioning electrical wire systems. The devastation of improperly installed wiring is the reason behind an annual total of about 950 injuries, 220 deaths, and nearly $700 million in property damage. The risk level increases when you live in a house aged 50 years or older (like more than 1/3 of residences in the U.S.). Just think - all of the advancements in technology are now much stronger than in the past - meaning older homes suffer a greater drain on their electrical system.

If you are looking for professional electrical rewiring please call us today at 815.671.5370 or complete our online request form.