Older Homes
Home Wiring Upgrades in Clarksville, TN
Older homes often have charm and character, but they may also have outdated electrical systems that cannot keep up with modern power demands. We can help bring your home's wiring up to current standards. So, whether you are dealing with flickering lights or frequent breaker trips, our residential electrical contractor team can assess your electrical needs and perform the necessary upgrades. Contact us today to schedule an inspection.
Safety and Compliance First
When we upgrade your home's wiring, we start by making sure everything meets current safety codes. This helps protect your family and your property from electrical hazards. Old wiring, which can have cracked insulation or loose connections, presents a serious fire risk. A professional residential electrical contractor can identify these issues and make the correct repairs. We can help you with a new panel or even whole-home rewiring.
Signs of Outdated Wiring
- Flickering or dimming lights when appliances turn on.
- Breaker trips often, especially when you plug in multiple devices.
- Outlets feel warm to the touch.
- You still use two-pronged, ungrounded outlets.
- You hear buzzing sounds from switches or outlets.
- Your home's electrical panel is an older fuse box.
Circuit Breaker Panel Upgrades
Many older homes have small, outdated electrical panels that cannot handle the power that today's appliances and electronics require. Upgrading your panel is one of the most important things you can do for your home's electrical system. So, we can replace your old fuse box or a small breaker panel with a larger one. This helps support more circuits and provides the necessary power for your household. Call our residential electricians to find out more.
Addressing Common Wiring Issues
Aluminum Wiring: This was used in many homes in the 60s and 70s and is now known to be a fire risk. It can corrode and overheat at connections.
Knob-and-Tube Wiring: This is an even older system with ceramic insulators. It lacks a ground wire and has uninsulated conductors.
Insufficient Outlets: Older homes just did not have enough outlets for today's devices. We can add more outlets where you need them.
Ungrounded Outlets: Two-pronged outlets lack a ground wire, which is a key safety feature for modern electronics.
Our homes are more power-hungry than ever before. We have computers, large TVs, and smart appliances that all draw power. Old wiring was not designed for this kind of demand. A residential electrical contractor can upgrade your system to safely handle all of your devices. We will make sure your home's power supply is robust enough for your modern needs. Contact us today for a free estimate.