Whether you are thinking of selling your home or just looking to make some home improvements, there are some basic changes you can make that have a big impact.
Giving your home a fresh paint job and replacing old flooring are common choices – but what about your home’s electrical?
Outdated and original electrics can make a home less safe for you to live in and can be offputting to potential buyers, reducing the overall value of your home.
Let’s look at the top electrical upgrades that you can make to improve your lifestyle and likely increase the value of your home in the Hills District.
Check your wiring
You may not know the age or the condition of your wiring, but you should have it checked by a professional and potentially replace it if dangers are found.
Faulty wiring could cause you issues if an electrical inspection is completed by a potential buyer, whereas proof that you have recently had your home rewired is likely to help your sale – as well as ensuring that you and anyone else who lives in your house is likely much safer for it.
Update appliances
While you won’t always be leaving your appliances behind when you move, updating them is a great idea.
Older appliances are sure to be less energy efficient than their modern equivelant, and can trip your circuit breaker and lead to power cuts.
Not only that, but more modern and upgraded appliances will add to the modern look of your home which may increase interest when you are looking to sell.
This might be mostly an aesthetics change, but it also makes your home look more appealing as well as maintained to a good standard.
Install new outlets
Do you find yourself struggling to find enough places to charge your devices, or have you noticed that your outlets are discoloured or have a strange smell?
Even if your outlets are not displaying signs of wear and age, if you are regularly using extensions to increase the number of devices you can plugin, then it is likely time to upgrade your home electrics and powerpoints.
Modern outlets can not only be more energy-efficient and safer, but you can also opt for USB outlets and other new options to suit more modern charging needs around the home. This is sure to make your own life easier and appeal to potential buyers.
Upgrade to LED lighting
Older lighting can look incredibly outdated, and it is not very energy efficient.
If you are thinking about replacing old lighting fixtures and fittings, then consider upgrading to LED lighting.
LED lights are longer lasting than the traditional halogen bulbs, as well as being a lot more eco-friendly, which is something that really matters when it comes to the value of your home.
Not to mention, there are a lot of flexible options when it comes to the look of your lighting with LED fixtures that is not possible with older halogen lighting.
Consider solar energy
As you can tell from this list of suggestions, energy efficiency is an important aspect of home electrical upgrades – and having a home that shows that you have taken this into consideration is vital to many buyers.
If you want to take your home efficiency to the next level, then installing solar panels is a great way to do that.
Solar energy is popular in Australia thanks to our mostly bright and sunny climate, and not only is this good for the planet but it can lower your electric bill significantly – both things that buyers take into consideration when deciding how much a home is really worth to them.
Replace or install exterior lighting
While you may be eager to replace your interior lighting, have you considered the outside of your home?
Whether you have ample yard space or just want to increase your curb appeal, having new exterior lighting makes your home look well taken care for and can increase security.
It also helps to illuminate any other value-increasing projects you have taken on, such as painting the exterior of your home, creating a beautiful garden, or replacing window frames and doors.
Are you curious about how you can add more value to your home by making some simple electrical improvements?
If you aren’t sure where to start or what your home needs, you can discuss your specific needs with our professionl team.
At O'Brien Electrical Castle Hill, we have a wide range of experience in residential and commercial electrical repair and installation. We can advise you on how to make essential upgrades to your home and help you get your upgrades complete quickly so that you can start enjoying the benefits.
Get in touch with our expert team to find out more now.
