Tuesday 17 July 2012

Is Your Electrical Wiring Up To Date?


The integrity of the electrical wiring in a property of interest may be the last thing on your mind. You may assume that if you simply test whether or not the light switches work, it means that the electrical wiring in your future home is in functional condition. However, only a professional home inspector will be able to reveal the true state of the electrical wiring.

Up to the 1940s, the electrical systems of houses were in the style of the knob and tube wiring. This type of electrical wiring poses multiple safety hazards and is expensive to repair. Dangerous modifications are more prevalent with knob and tube wiring than with more modern systems. Furthermore, due to the poor insulation, knob and tube wiring often pose a significant fire hazard. The insulation materials used in knob and tube wiring are also more damage-prone.

New homebuyers may completely miss this key element about their property. Knob and tube wiring limits the number of appliances you can use as the chances of causing a fire increase. It is also a disaster waiting to happen due to its greater susceptibility to damage which is why it is essential to have a professional home inspector evaluate the electrical wiring before you make a bid. Improper electrical wiring on an existing knob and tube system can also be financially disastrous to replace.

Only a professional Toronto home inspector can give you the peace of mind you deserve. With an AllMax home inspection, you will receive expert advice on the problems that may be lurking in your future home. Knowledge is power and the more you know, the more prepared you will be for what is to come for your next residential inspection. Call AllMax today for your next home inspection. AllMax is the right home inspection company for you.

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  2. Unknown24 August 2012 at 10:07

    I think that I need to have a electric contractor come in and help me out. There are some light switches in my home that are starting to short out. I have no idea how to fix them myself, and I really don't want to make the problem worse. I think that I will leave this home repair to a professional.

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