Blog Excerpt: Rewiring your house can keep your residential electrical system safe and reliable as long as you follow safe electrical practices. Learn more about staying safe post-rewiring. 

A Homeowner’s Resource to Staying Safe After Rewiring Your Home

Rewiring your home can increase your home’s electrical output capabilities and encourage a safe and reliable electrical experience. As a homeowner, it’s up to you to maintain your new electrical system to avoid electrical hazards, such as electrical fires and electrocution. Use our guide to home electrical safety post-rewiring. 

Understand the Capabilities of Your System

When you rewire your home, you may use the opportunity to increase the power capacity of your home. However, you still need to be mindful of what you plug into different outlets. Certain appliances, such as refrigerators and water heaters, may require specialized outlets that support more voltage than the standard outlet. You’ll also need to be mindful about plugging large appliances into the same outlet or circuit. Work with a qualified electrician who knows the voltage limitations so that you don’t inadvertently overload the system and damage your appliances or your new wiring. 

Keep All Wires Organized

Exposed and loose wires are especially vulnerable to damage. However, it can be difficult to maintain long wires running through your home. Talk to your electrician about securing all wires during the rewiring so that there is less chance of them becoming loose and getting damaged, even inside your walls. You can also find products to help you keep your power cords organized throughout your home, as well. These products can prevent people from stepping on wires or pets chewing on the wires. 

Remove Moisture From Wiring

One of the main causes of electrical fires is water. It’s common knowledge that water and electricity don’t mix. However, we use water multiple times a day. We may not even realize just how often water comes close to your electronics and wiring. 

Municipal codes require that outlets that are near a water source are GFCI outlets, which contain their own built-in circuit breakers. You can also take steps to minimize the amount of moisture in your home, such as installing a dehumidifier and choosing water-resistant building materials. 

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If you’re interested in rewiring your home, get a quote from London Electrical today.