5 Telltale Signs Your House Needs Rewiring

Time as well as wear and tear can take a toll on home’s electrical wiring. To prevent serious problems from developing with your electrics, it is important to check any signs your house needs rewiring. Among all electrical problems, outdated and deteriorated wiring can be dangerous as it causes fire and pose an electrocution risk to your family. While it is an easy situation to stay away from, most homeowners take no notice of the signs until something happens.

Here are a few clear signs that emphasise the importance of getting your wiring checked.

Flickering or Dimming Lights:

Lights are known to have a lower rating when compared to other outlet circuits, so they are the first to reveal signs that your home needs rewiring. While lights can dim or flicker when not properly connected, the problem may also be caused by faulty wiring.

Frequently Tripping Circuit Breakers:

Circuits that trip frequently point to an issue with specific appliances. On the other hand, a breaker that trips frequently indicates that there is a serious problem with your home wiring which should be checked immediately. In Melbourne, the rewiring should be performed by licensed electrician who can meet the safety electrical standards.

Aluminium Wiring:

Aluminium wiring was popular during 60s and 70s and provided an economical substitute for copper wire. In some houses, the intermixed wiring was used, which tends to create an unsafe situation. When aluminum comes in contact with copper, it corrodes and creates loose connections, resulting in arcing and firing.

Discoloured Outlet & Switches:

Discoloured or charred outlets and switches are a clear sign of sparking outlets and also notify that your home needs rewiring. A faulty wiring or loose connect can result in sparking which causes a small fire. This will leave a discolouration on outlets and switches.

Burning Smell:

A burning smellelect coming near an outlet is the most obvious sign of faulty wiring. When an electrical short takes place near the switches, it results in a small fire, causing a burnt smell. An unidentified burning smell in your home should be tested by a certified residential electrician.

Petrelli Electrical has a team of residential and commercial electrical contractors who are capable of diagnosing and fixing any electrical problem in a short span of time. Our 24 hour electrician is available at your service throughout the day, so you can call us on 1800 738 735 at your convenient time.