How to rewire a house, part 1

A lot of development and changes have taken place in the Dayton, Ohio area, especially in the field of electricity. Many homes were not built to be compatible with the new type of wires and power we use in the present because most of them were made when there was just basic electricity. Older homes can only handle a few necessary appliances such as lights, refrigerator, and TV. However today, with the development of new technology, we continue to invent new devices that would rely on electricity to function such as computers, entertainment systems, as well as security systems.
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It is essential to change the wiring in your home if you live an old one to ensure that it can handle all your appliances. Read these five crucial things before doing any rewiring in your home:

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Have an Inventory of Your Home's Electric Usage

List down all the electric devices and appliances in your home and in what part of your home you use it. Do it per part of your house. Take note of the lights you use in the kitchen, garage, and even the HVAC and water heater. Doing this will help you know how to rewire the house.

Know Your Local Electric and Building Codes and Check into the Pull Permits

Any electrical work in your home should adhere to the local building code standards. The codes will help you figure out the type of wire, how much wattage, or the number of outlets you can install. Failure to do this can put your house at risk. It would help a lot if you asked assistance from a professional residential electrician in this area.

Find Out If You Need More Than Just Electrical Wiring

If you are considering installing data lines or fire protection lines, it is best to do them at once. This will save you on cost and is more efficient than doing them separately. Consider all other things that you need to be done or installed in your electric and wiring system. Homes nowadays have gone far when it comes to wiring, and it can already function in multiple ways. Modern wiring systems allow you to take care of not just one wiring need but two or even more than that.

Prioritize Your Needs 

Know what is most important to you. Your inventory will be essential in this part because you can tell which part of your home you want to start rewiring. Discuss is with your electrician and come up with a detailed plan on how you will complete the job safely and efficiently.

Survey Your Home's Existing Internal Infrastructure

​You also need to know your home's plumbing, pipe, and load-bearing structure to ensure that the rewiring will be done correctly. It will help a lot of you will do a complete home electrical inspection done by a professional electrician to help you determine these things. Don't start unless you have done this to avoid hazards and redoing the process due to incorrect installation.

Consider these crucial steps before beginning your rewiring project and never hesitate using a professional electrician to ensure that the process is done safely and efficiently.

​Continue reading part 2 of this article here.