Upgrading an Electrical System During a Home Remodeling
It might seem like it only occurs in HGTV before and after shows, but, we've observed countless times where homeowners go way over their budget because they didn't consider the need for electrical updates while planning their home's remodel.
A home upgrade should be a fun and exciting way to raise your home's value and give you a space you'll love. So think about integrating some of the following electrical upgrades to your next home renovation.
MORE OUTLETS
It is now more popular to include a charging station as an all-in-one place to charge your electronics. Ensure that your home and new home additions have enough outlets to power your hobbies and household needs. Imagine how awful it would be to complete a big office remodel only to realize you don't have enough outlets to power everything.
Furthermore, some older homes were built with outlets without a ground. Upgrading those older two-prong outlets when remodeling your home will prevent safety hazards.
ADDING GFCIS
The idle load of your home is frequently more than you'd imagine. Most families run more than 40 energy users at a time. If you're remodeling, you might add more to your current house or revamp something outdated. Regardless, having too many items idle at the same time can cost energy, but also invite safety hazards.
Adding new GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters), a specific kind of circuit breaker, will keep track of your electricity and shut power off if a current loss is detected. Providing the safety feature better protects your home from electrical fire and possibly deadly electrocutions.
UPDATING OLD OR OUTDATED WIRING
An excellent time to update old wiring and save money on future electrical projects is during a home remodel. If your house has had the same service panel or outdated electrical system for many years, contact a professional electrician to discover your choices. Often you can integrate an upgraded service panel and rewire into your current project. You subsequently won't have to worry about safety hazards or an electrical issue later on that might ruin the experience of an impressive new bathroom you just built.
CUSTOM HOOKUPS
Many custom home additions will need new electrical wiring and points of access, like hot tubs, pool lighting, landscaping lights, an electric fireplace, and more. It wouldn't hurt to consider the electrical needs before getting bids or DIYing your next home remodel to guarantee your design vision complements its functionality.
By thinking about your new home additions and the electrical upgrades needed for them, you can confidently plan your next home remodel. Consider contacting an experienced electrician to find out what is feasible for your new home remodel.
Evenflow Home and Commercial Services offer residential and commercial electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services in San Antonio, Schertz, Converse, Floresville, Elmendorf, and surrounding cities. Call us at 210-941-3503 today!
