10 Warning Signs That Your Home Needs New Wiring

Most of us don't think about our homes electrical system on a daily basis. We don't think twice about using our appliances and turning on the lights in our home daily. While you may not think twice about the modern convenience of electricity, you should keep safety top of mind. A great place to start is taking a good look at your home's wiring. Did you know that according to the National Fire Protection Association, from 2011-2015 an average of 34,000 house fires was ignited due to faulty electrical equipment such as wiring, lighting, cords, and plugs? This statistic alone should make you seriously consider taking a close look at your home's electrical wiring. Our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks wants to keep you and your family safe, and that's why today we have 10 warning signs to look for that may mean you should rewire your home.



While these numbers may be shocking to you, there are plenty of things you can do to try and prevent a house fire occurring. If you answer yes to any of these warning signs below, it's a good idea to call our team of electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks to take a look at your home's wiring system. Best case scenario, we come out and let you know you have nothing to worry about, but if there are repairs we need to make, you can have peace of mind that your home is safe. 

Warning Signs 

  1. Your fuses are blown or your breakers are tripped often 
  2. Your electrical panel is overloaded 
  3. Your lights flicker or dim often 
  4. Your plugs, switch plates, or cords get hot or are discolored 
  5. You hear a buzzing or sizzling sound 
  6. Something smells burnt 
  7. Your outlet sparks or arcs when you plug or unplug something 
  8. Your outlets are loose 
  9. You experience electrical shock when you plug in or touch a cord
  10. Your insulation is cracked, cut, or broken

Get Your Home Inspected by a Certified Electrician 

Even if you don't experience any of these 10 warning signs of faulty wiring, you should still have your home's electrical system inspected to make sure everything is running correctly and up to code. Below are a few situations that would warrant an electrical inspection by our electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks. 
  1. Your house is more than 40 years old 
  2. You use extension cords daily for an extended period of time 
  3. You've added new appliances 
  4. Your home still has two-prong outlets 
  5. You have aluminum instead of copper wiring 

It's important to keep electrical safety top of mind because even though we don't think twice about turning on our lights, electricity can be dangerous. If you ever experience any warning signs it's important to have Catalyst Electric come and check out your wiring. If you ever hear a buzzing or sizzling sound or if you ever smell something burnt, you should call us immediately. This would be considered an emergency and we offer 24/7 emergency service! Catalyst Electric wants to keep you and your family safe, so schedule your home's electrical inspection soon!

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