Electrical Repair Tips if You Plan to Sell Your Home in 2019!

If you are planning on selling your home in 2019, you may want to take a look at your electrical system before you put it on the market. If your electrical system is not up to code, it could make or break your home sale. Not sure where to start or what potential buyers will be looking for? The best electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks, Catalyst Electric, are here to tell you a few things you should consider upgrading or replacing before you put your home on the market.


Outdated Breaker Box 

Breaker boxes that are older than 30 years will have to be replaced to obtain financing in most cases. These older breaker boxes pose a safety risk and believe it or not are still in a lot of homes today.

Old Wiring 

If your home was built in the 60s-70s or before and the electrical wiring has never been replaced, you probably have an old style of aluminum wiring that is not up to code. A lot of homeowners insurance will not insure homes with this kind of wiring.

Ungrounded Outlets 

We hope that you do not have any ungrounded electrical outlets because it is a major safety hazard. Ungrounded outlets can cause appliances to break or worse shock you leaving you with bad electrical burns. If you think you have ungrounded outlets, contact Catalyst Electric to take a look!

GFCIs 

The purpose of a GFCI outlet is to prevent shock. These outlets are installed in high moisture areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and unfinished basements. This is an inexpensive fix and greatly increase the safety of your homes electric. Plus, if your buyer is planning to use financing, GFCI outlets are required in bathrooms and kitchen to be approved for financing.


Not Enough Outlets 

While not having enough outlets is not a safety hazard, this could turn away your buyers. With the influx of electronics used in today's home, it is important to have plenty of outlets. If you think your home could use a few more, contact Catalyst Electric and we can install them for you! Although depending on how many are installed, we may need to upgrade your electrical panel to support the increase in outlets.


If you're going to put your home on the market in 2019, it's a good idea to take a close look at your electrical system before you put it on the market. Taking the time to do so before buyers start to look at your home can save you time and hassle down the road. If you're not sure if your electrical system is in good shape, contact our electrical contracting company in Osage Beach, Mo! We would be happy to come out and take a look for you. Give us a call and we can schedule your inspection!

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