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Update Your Old Home's Electrical System by Richard Conard
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Update Your Old Home's Electrical System |
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Home Improvement
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If you bought an older home loaded with architectural charm, but containing an outdated electrical system and a subpar circuit breaker box, you should know that it will be quickly overloaded by the demands of today’s electrical devices. A refrigerator, microwave, programmable coffee maker/ grinder/ espresso maker, 6 burner range, convection oven and toaster are all standard equipment in a modern kitchen, but if your home was wired for electricity six decades ago, a Newport Beach electrician needs to update the system so it can support all of these appliances. Normally, you only need to have someone turn on a hair dryer at the same time that demand is high, and that one additional device may cause the circuit to blow and shut the whole system down. Similarly, your teenager attempting to get ready for school without electricity may blow, or shut down, as well. An experienced Aliso Viejo electrician can come into the home and evaluate the existing electrical system, inquire about your needs and lifestyle and create a plan for how much of an upgrade will be necessary to meet those needs. The house may require a complete rewiring job, which can be done with the inclusion of additional outlets, switches and lighting features throughout the house. Because of the sensitivity of some of today’s electronics, it may seem a logical decision to have the Huntington Beach electrician install a whole house surge protector while running the wires for the new system. Should you choose to install outdoor lighting, such as flood lights or motion sensors, or architectural lighting for a pool or a spa, an Irvine electrician will put in outdoor outlets with GFCI protection included. If these outlets pose a threat to over stress the current circuit breaker panel, a sub panel can be wired to redistribute the load. Another feature that has become a popular request made of an Orange County electrician is the installation of a standby generator. This device will automatically switch on when a power outage occurs, providing electricity to most household appliances, whether or not the homeowner is present. For individuals who live in a rural area this is vital, as water is supplied to the home via a well pump; if there is no electricity, there is no water. An electrician Anaheim should be licensed, bonded, insured and certified by the state they work in ensuring they are aware of all codes for that state and that they work within the compliance of the standard codes, requirements and restrictions. Before any work begins, inquire about the cost of the job that is to be done and if charges are determined by the size of the job or are calculated at an hourly rate but confirm if weekends and after hours are charged at a higher rate.
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