Outdated Wiring Systems We Recommend Changing

A lot of homes in western New York have outdated wiring. This is a problem because not only can they not handle modern electrical loads, they also represent a fire hazard. It is recommended that if a home was built prior to 1980, it should be inspected to see if it should be rewired. Two types of wiring that should be updated are aluminum wiring, and knob-and-tube wiring. Aluminum was used in the 1960s, when copper wiring, the preferred type of wiring, was seen as too expensive.

Key Takeaways:

Vintage homes built before 1980 may need their wiring redone to avoid any problems later.
For example, you may have aluminum wiring that needs replacing to avoid corrosion.
An even older wiring system that causes even more problems is knob-and-tube wiring.

“Not only do these antiquated wiring systems have trouble handling modern electrical loads, they can create fire hazards.”