Connecticut's housing stock is among the oldest in the country. That charm comes with wiring that may be 60, 80 or 100 years old. Here's how to know when a whole house rewiring — or at least a partial rewire — is the smart move.
The 8 signs
- Two-prong outlets. No ground means no protection for modern electronics and no safe place for a surge protector.
- Visible knob and tube or cloth-covered wiring in the attic or basement. Learn more about knob and tube replacement.
- Aluminum branch wiring (homes from roughly 1965-1978). See aluminum wiring remediation.
- Frequent breaker trips or blown fuses under normal use.
- Flickering, dimming or buzzing that isn't tied to one appliance.
- Warm, discolored or loose outlets and switches.
- Extension cords everywhere because there simply aren't enough outlets.
- Your insurance company asked questions — or declined coverage — because of the wiring type.
What rewiring involves
A full rewire replaces every branch circuit, adds grounded outlets in every room, installs AFCI and GFCI protection where required, and usually includes a new panel. Candge Electrics uses fishing techniques to minimize wall openings, phases the work so you keep power each night, and coordinates patching.
Partial rewiring is sometimes enough
If only the kitchen, a second floor or an addition has problem wiring, a targeted rewire can be the right scope. An electrical inspection tells you which.
Candge Electrics rewires homes throughout Connecticut — from historic districts in Litchfield, Essex and Stonington to older neighborhoods in New Britain, Meriden and Norwich. Call (833) 652-8933 for an estimate.
Candge Electrics serves every city in Connecticut. Find your local electrician page or call (833) 652-8933.