The Common Electrical Improvements To Incorporate Into Your Home Remodeling Project

There may be some small electrical repairs in your home that you do on your own, but there are also those jobs that are just too much. Rewiring your home, adding more outlets or installing dimmer switches that are interconnected are complicated jobs for the average homeowner, plus it is hard to find time to do repairs on your own. Here are some of the most common electrical repairs that you will want to consider when doing a major remodeling project:

1. Installing Outlets for Ground Fault Protection and More Efficient Lighting  

Popular home remodeling projects include renovations to bathrooms and kitchens. These areas of your home are also where moisture is a problem for electrical systems. Installing ground fault or GFI outlets in areas where moisture causes a hazard is an improvement that you should have done. In addition to outlets for safety, also consider changing lighting to more efficient solutions like LEDs, which can be a good option for back lighting in modern bathroom designs.                                              

2. Rewiring Outdated Wiring and Upgrading Breaker Boxes That Are Too Small

Outdated wiring is another problem that can be a danger to your home, and remodeling projects will give you a change to update the wiring. Consider updating the breaker box too. If you do not have enough outlets or lighting in your home, a larger breaker box will provide you with more electrical service. It is important to have enough electrical outlets and a breaker box that supports them to reduce overloading electrical circuits, which can cause a fire hazard and general electrical problems. You may even want to have a box that is large enough for future additions to your electrical system.

3. Installation of Sub-Panels for Remodeling and Basement Finishing Projects

In addition to a new breaker box, you may also want to consider sub-panels. If you have different areas of your home that you are remodeling like a basement, the sub-panel will provide a separate system for the electrical wiring in these areas. Sub-panels are independent of other electrical systems in your home, but will still be connected to the main panel. Having a sub-panel makes maintenance and repairs easier. Areas where you may want to use a sub-panel include garages, detached buildings and basement finishing projects.

These are some of the most common electrical repairs that you will need for your home. Contact an electrical contractor like RJ Hamilton Remodeling to help with some of these repairs to your home.