Electrical Upgrades For Your Next Home Remodel
Smart devices are hot upgrades that will pay for their own installation in a short time.
Maybe it seems like it only happens in the HGTV before and after shows, but we've seen countless times where homeowners go way over budget because they didn't consider a need for electrical updates when planning their home remodel.
Home upgrades should be a fun and exciting way to improve your home value and leave you with a space you love. So don't fret and consider implementing some of the following electrical upgrades for your next home renovation.
More Outlets
Adding charging stations as an all in one place space to charge your gadgets have become increasingly popular. Make sure your home and new home additions have adequate outlets to power your hobbies and household needs. Just think how annoying it would be to finish a big office remodel and realize you don't have enough outlets to keep you going.
Furthermore, some older homes were built with outlets without a ground wire. Upgrading those older two-prong outlets when remodeling your home can prevent safety hazards.
Adding GFCIs
Your home idle load is often more than you think, with most homes running more than 40 energy users at a time. During a remodel, you may be adding more onto your current house or revamping something outdated. Either way, having so many items idle at the same time can cost energy, but also create safety hazards.
Adding new GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters), a specific type of circuit breaker will monitor your electricity and shut power off if a loss in current is detected. As a safety feature, you're better protecting your home from electrical fire and potentially harmful shocks.
Updating Old Or Outdated Wiring
Home remodeling is often a great time to update old wiring and save on future electrical projects. If your home has had the same service panel or outdated electrical for many years, contact a professional electrician and see what your options are. Most times, you can work an upgraded service panel and rewire into your current project. Then you don't have to worry about safety hazards or an electrical issue later on that could ruin the awesome new bathroom you just had built.
Custom Hookups
Many custom home additions will require new electrical wiring and access points, like hot tub additions, pool lighting, landscaping lights, an electric fireplace, Smart products, and more. You'll want to consider the electrical needs before getting bids or DIYing your next home remodel to ensure your design vision matches its functionality.
By considering your new home additions and the electrical upgrades that come with then, you can more confidently plan for your next home remodel. From there, don't hesitate to contact an experienced electrician to see what is feasible for your new home remodel.
Zimmerman Electric is here to serve your residential and commercial electrical needs throughout the Phoenix Valley metro area. Call us today if you need electrical work performed 602-497-3365.
