In Need Of Knob and Tube Wiring in New Jersey?
If you’re in the market for New Jersey knob and tube wiring replacement or repairs, make sure that you contact the electrical wizards from Zo Electric, LLC. We do wiring right. Your home will be much safer and you’ll love the service that we are able to provide to you. If you care about the safety of your home, then make the call.
Knob and tube wiring is most common in homes that are older. This type of wiring is not exactly out of date though. It is able to handle circuits even today. Zo Electric, LLC can help you along the decision making process to either having it replaced or repaired.
Knob and tube wiring dates back to the 1950s where it gained popularity and was widely used in homes across the United States. Knob and tube wiring gets its name from the ceramic knob that assists it and also the ceramic tunes that defends the wire as it travels along the wood framing of your home.
Common problems with knob and tube wiring:
- Brittle – The rubber insulation that surrounds the wiring itself can become very brittle. When there are areas of high heat, the wire itself can become very hot which can make for dangerous conditions.
- Damaged – Of course your New Jersey knob and tube wiring is older and has been handled by lots of electricians in the past. The more people that have engaged your wiring the more prone it is to being damaged.
- Bad Connections – The problem with this wiring is that a lot of amateurs have worked with your wiring making it frail and a poor connector. If you’ve noticed the voltage, inside your home, to be low then it’s time to call in Zo Electric, LLC.
- Extended Circuitry – Homes, back in the day, were known to have fewer circuits than by today’s standards. The chances that your knob and tube wiring being extended are great. This makes is more vulnerable to poorer connection problems.
Any of the issues listed above make the wiring dangerous as it can cause an overload or heated wires. If that’s the case, then Zo Electric, LLC will come to your rescue. Your home should be of the utmost importance to you. Treat it right!
Even if you aren’t experiencing any issues with your wiring at this time, you can still opt to have it replaced. The easiest time to have your wiring replaced is during a remodel. If you’re planning a remodel any time soon, then let us be your electricians to call on.
New Jersey knob and tube wiring can easily be replaced during a renovation or inspected for damages by Zo Electric, LLC. We want to help protect your home from potential dangers. Contact us today.
