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If you are concerned about the safety of
your older home’s electrical wiring and/or are considering
a rewriring project, please read this page and contact or
call Williamson Electric.
Replacing the knob and tube writing in
your home will guarantee an immediate appreciation in your
property’s value, in addition to solving safety issues and
satisfying home insurance companies’ underwriting
requirements. Although this may be a big project for most
homeowners, it is well worth the investment to replace
your knob and tube wiring.
Why you should replace your
home’s knob and tube electrical wiring:
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It is not safe.
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Older houses, particularly those
constructed prior to the 1950’s, used “knob and tube”
wiring (also called K & T) and are considered
electrical safety risks today.
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You will have trouble getting home
insurance, unless you can produce a licensed
electrician’s certificate of inspection confirming
that all knob and tube has been replaced.
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Your property’s market value
will be downgraded.
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You cannot insulate your home
with knob and tube wiring.
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Why is K & T wiring considered a
safety hazard? There are obvious safety issues with this
older form of home wiring, such as:
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Lack of a grounding conductor
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Potential for shock,
electrocution, sparks, fire, circuits
blowing/over-heating, and damage to equipment and
switches
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Brittle and disintegrating
insulation.
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Adding onto to this older
system with modern wiring only increases these
dangers.
Williamson Electric can help appreciate
your property value and improve its safety. We have
the experienced knowledge base to solve all your older
home rewiring problems. Contact or call us now for
an appointment and let us properly asses your home wiring
needs.
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