At O'Brien Electrical Thomastown, we recommend that you rewire your home if the current wiring is over 20 years old.
Similarly, if you do not know how old the wiring is or when the property was last serviced by an electrician, it may be good to get it rewired.
People today use much more electricity than they used to, and the strain this can place on old wires could be dangerous.
Rewiring is also a good idea if you’re planning any renovations that might significantly change the property’s layout. A change like this could alter the electrical load across the building, and your wiring needs to accommodate it.
Any sort of electrical issue that emerges in the home could also be a sign that you need strong, modern wires to keep pace with more modern electrical needs.
If you need to undertake some rewiring work at your house, then it is paramount that you hire a professional; this is always a dangerous procedure and has to be treated as such.
At O'Brien Electrical Thomastown, we offer full house rewiring across Northern Melbourne and bring many decades of experience to the table so we can ensure your home gets the care it needs.
What happens during rewiring?
First, we carry out a professional assessment on your property with a full quote provided before any work is undertaken. Once this is accepted, we then check every one of your connections and your fuse board to see how they are functioning.
After testing your connections and sockets, the rewiring process begins. All of the electrical cable in your home gets replaced. This can take days to several weeks depending on the size of your property.
A new switchboard may also be installed, with additional wall power points often part of the package.
Many old homes still only run on one circuit, which is often not enough given the number of devices and appliances that we use on average day to day.
Following on from this, the new wiring is tested rigorously to make sure that you can rely on it, and of course to make sure it fits the O'Brien standard that our customers expect.
Once our work is done, you should notice the immediate benefits – and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your wiring is safe.
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Nearly half of all electrical fires in Australia are linked to a preventable fault, so you must always keep on top of your wiring. The team at O'Brien Electrical Thomastown are experts that work to all quality standards.
If your wiring is out of date or you have any electrical issues, then please contact us as soon as possible so that we can assist you to keep your home safe.