Residential Electrical Restoration & Upgrade

Whether you’ve been in your home for years, or you are a brand new homeowner, maintaining a home requires a ton of work! And as a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to make sure this maintenance gets done. While there’s plenty of DIY repairs and upgrades you can certainly make yourself, in some areas it’s always better to contact a professional. One of these areas is definitely electrical work, specifically restorations and upgrades.

Why Upgrade Your Electrical Systems?
Across Suffolk County, there are a lot of homes still using older electrical systems that may have been put in decades ago. While these electrical systems can certainly work for a long time, sooner or later you will experience issues and will find it difficult to run and manage the electrical needs of a modern home and family. When these issues arise, it’s vital that you restore and upgrade them, not only for functional reasons but for safety as well.

Not only are older systems panels and wires generally considered to be highly inefficient, and are likely costing you tons of extra money in electrical costs, but they are highly unsafe and can often lead to someone getting badly hurt or injured whether it be as a result of electrocution or other issues. At RB & Son Electric, we offer the very best in electrical upgrades and provide clients with full home restoration services for their wiring, panels, and full systems.

Is it Time for an Upgrade?
When was your home built? Has it ever been updated or undergone any restoration? Are you planning to sell your home at any point in the future? The fact is that far too many homes on Long Island have electrical systems that were installed decades ago, and are susceptible to outages and constant issues. Depending on your answers to the above, it might just be time for an upgrade in your electrical system, and RB & Son Electric is here to help!

With years of experience, an unmatched level of knowledge when it comes to residential electrical systems, our team has been able to help upgrade electrical systems across Long Island, giving homeowners the peace of mind to know their home’s electrical system will function at its peak for years to come! One of the most important factors that affect the value of your home is the electrical system. With the right upgrades to your residential electricity, including wiring, panels, outlets, and more – you can expect to increase the value of your home quite a bit, often in the high 5-figures! This means a lot for individuals who might be looking to move in the distant future or maybe looking at their home as an investment property.

Wiring Upgrades
One of the biggest issues facing homes across Suffolk County is a lack of modern wiring. The fact is that in this day and age, with advancements having been made in wiring materials and technology, certain types of wiring that might have been popular years ago, are simply no longer considered to be safe or efficient.

From old-style aluminum wiring to others, some of the most common types of wiring include:
Knob and Tube Wiring – This type of wiring setup is common in older homes and is considered to be highly unsafe as often, electrical wiring is left exposed. With such a setup, wiring is wrapped around knobs, that run from the electrical panel throughout the home. This system is susceptible to outages, and blowouts, and it is best to replace it as soon as possible.

Cloth Covered Wiring – One of the oldest types of wiring, cloth-covered wiring was highly affordable and considered to be efficient during the 1960s. however, when compared to modern wiring this is definitely not the case, as such wiring is shown to erode quite a bit and often leaves wiring exposed and the presence of cloth poses a huge fire hazard.

In addition to wiring, there are a number of other items that must be upgraded as well, including things like panels, fuses, fuse boxes, and more. For more information on upgrading your home’s electrical systems, be sure to contact us today.

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