A home with a poor electrical system can end up being a potential hazard to human and animal safety, bringing dangers such as electrical fires, electric shocks, blackouts, tripping of circuit breakers, and power surges.

When you’re renovating your home, it is beneficial, and often required, to revamp your electrical system. It will bring safety standards to your home and increase functionality and usability.

In addition, a home with good electrical functionality can be of high value compared to one with a poor electrical system. The following guide will help with some of the basics of a home electrical renovation.

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I. Light Switches

Switches are one of the essentials of a home’s electrical renovation.

There are plenty of choices available, like dimmer switches, smart lighting switches, toggle, decora, push-button and more. All of these types will help homeowners create the perfect atmosphere in any room.

II. Generator

Having this at your home comes with the advantage of having backup power when there’s a blackout. Installing a generator will also help generate power when there are storms, blackouts and other power interruptions.

III. Electrical Wiring

Electrical wiring is known to be the most dangerous part of connectivity. When it’s poorly done or outdated, it can pose a serious safety threat. Old wiring is a hazard to humans; it increases the chance of power surges, electrical shocks, and even electrical fires.

Bringing your electrical wiring to code will create a safe, working system and meet the power needs of new technology and appliances. 

IV. Electrical Panel

Upgrading your electrical panel will provide energy efficiency regardless of the modern technologies installed. Some of these technologies are refrigerators, microwaves, appliances, as well as washers and dryers.

Upgrading your electrical wiring system will often require you to upgrade your electrical panel as a homeowner. New appliances increase the average energy consumption by 50% more due to household use.

V. Outlets

Installing an upgraded power outlet will also help with appliances that consume high-power energy. Some of these outlets to install are fire safety Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI), built-in universal serial bus (USB) adapters, and tamper-resistant receptacles and outlets.

Replacing your home outlets will help you avoid and reduce shocks and electrical fires commonly caused by faulty or outdated wiring.

VI. LED Conversion

The savings are amazing, the lighting is excellent and you can expect maintenance-free service for years and years. Best of all, the payback time is remarkable – usually within 18 months to 3 years. It cuts energy costs up to 80%, is an excellent ROI, lasts 70,000 - 100,000 hours and is virtually maintenance-free. It offers multiple color choices in your lighting and does away with old, flickering lights and noisy ballasts.

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