Since electricity is a crucial aspect of everyday life, you need to maintain your home’s wiring system. Sometimes, this entails calling an electrician to rewire it entirely. To determine when this might be necessary, here are some of the signs that it’s time to look into rewiring.

5 Signs You Need Your House Rewired 

1. Frequent Flickering or Sparking 

Assuming your bulbs are properly installed, they shouldn’t flicker throughout the day and night. Even if your bulbs work fine, you may find that they burn out faster than they should if you have wiring issues. There may even be sparks when you plug something into an outlet. 

2. Burning Smell 

You may not always see sparks when you plug something into your outlets, but they may occur inside the walls. In that case, you might smell something burning. Since sparks and melted wires can easily start a fire, contact an electrician right away if you notice this sign. 

3. Discoloration 

If sparks are flying behind the walls, they may also cause brown, black, reddish, or yellowish-orange discoloration on outlets and switches. Bring in a residential electrician to investigate and reduce the risk that your home will catch on fire. 

4. Faulty Breaker 

The circuit breaker protects your home from excessive electrical surges as you use devices and appliances. However, it wears down over time. If it seems to trip frequently or appears burnt, call an electrical company to replace it and rewire your home. 

5. It’s Outdated 

When installed properly, electrical wiring should last 20 to 40 years. Check on your home’s history. If it’s been several decades since an electrician wired your home, it’s likely overdue for rewiring. Get it done before any of the above signs show up with their risks and inconveniences.

To have your home rewired by a skilled and experienced electrician, contact AA Electric in Honolulu, HI. Providing reliable residential and commercial electrical services since 1947, their electricians will efficiently and affordably redo the wiring in your home, so you can stay safe and comfortable. For a free quote, call them today at (808) 841-4131 or message them online.