Delaware County Knob-and-Tube Wiring Replacement

Serving the Philadelphia Area Since 2005

The electrical wiring in your home is a complex system that can understandably confuse many homeowners. When choosing a company for something as important as knob-and-tube wiring replacement, you want to make sure you’re choosing someone you can trust.

At JDV Electric, our technicians are always licensed, background-checked, and drug-tested. Our electricians in Media, Broomall & Lansdowne offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee because we’re confident that we’ll always get the job done right and that you’ll be happy with your experience

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What Is Knob-and-Tube Wiring?

Knob-and-tube wiring is the first electrical system ever used in homes. It was installed in homes from the 1900s up until the 1970s. Although knob-and-tube wiring may have been state-of-the-art at the time, it’s not equipped to handle the electrical demands of the modern home.

Knob-and-tube wiring consists of ceramic knobs that hold wires in place and ceramic tubes that encase these wires. Knob-and-tube wiring only consists of two wires, a black (hot) wire and a white (neutral) wire.

This differs greatly from modern systems, which use three wires, including a ground wire that absorbs excess current. Without this ground wire, your home is susceptible to dangerous electrical fires and shocks.

Why Should I Replace Knob-and-Tube Wiring?

You may be wondering why knob-and-tube removal is so important. The National Electrical Code has stated that knob-and-tube wiring in hollow spaces of walls, ceilings, or attics should never be used. Although this code isn’t mandatory, it’s important to consider the dangers involved in having a home with knob-and-tube wiring and the higher insurance premiums and repair costs that may come with it.

Although knob-and-tube wiring may not seem dangerous when it’s intact and properly functioning, it’s important to remember that many homes containing this type of wiring are old. This is a sure sign that the electrical has been subjected to many years of wear and tear, poor mechanical repairs, and heightened electrical demand.

What Kind of Investment Is Required for Knob-and-Tube Replacement?

Knob-and-tube wiring upgrade may sound like an overwhelming and expensive job. It may be tempting to tackle this yourself, but you should always hire a professional electrician for this type of job.

Replacing knob-and-tube wiring can cost anywhere from $5,000 to over $9,000, depending on the size of your home and the amount of electrical that needs to be replaced.

Although this may seem like a large upfront investment, you can’t put a price on the peace of mind you’ll have knowing your home isn’t vulnerable to poorly working electrical, fires, and fatal electrical shocks.

If you have knob-and-tube wiring in your home, it will need to be replaced eventually because it’s likely already degrading and causing your home’s electrical to suffer the effects.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knob-and-Tube Wiring Replacement