Electrical Updates for Your Home

If you’re planning on remodeling your home, your electrical system is a great place to start. Electrical upgrades increase your property’s value and make it a better place to live. Whether you’re installing new appliances or renovating your entire home, idcAutomatic can help with your electrical upgrades. 

Residential Electric Upgrades to Consider

Outdated components put your home and those in it at risk of electrical hazards. Older electrical systems are also less efficient. Here are a few electrical upgrades that can improve your home’s safety, energy efficiency and convenience.

Replace Your Electrical Panel, Wiring and Outlets

An outdated electrical panel may not be equipped to distribute power to the rest of the electrical system’s components. Likewise, if your wiring was installed before the 1940s, you may have setups like knob-and-tube wiring, which could have loose connections and cracked insulation. 

Old outlets often overheat, increasing the chance of electrical fires and potentially damaging your expensive appliances. Plus, you may not have enough outlets to support all your electronics, forcing you to overload your existing ones. 

If your home is over 20 years old or you plan to add appliances with higher electrical demands, upgrading your electrical panel, outlets and wiring will improve your home’s electrical capacity and minimize risks.

Implement Smart Home Automation

Your electrical renovation would not be complete without automated smart home technology, which allows you to control lighting, advanced security systems and appliances with a smartphone or tablet. These features enhance your home’s energy efficiency and convenience. 

Install Safety Features

Speak to our electricians about enhancing your home’s safety through:

• Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI): GFCIs should be installed in outlets near water sources or excessive moisture, such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms. These outlets will stop the flow of current if they come into contact with water. 
• Surge protectors: Voltage spikes due to lightning strikes, power outages or electrical faults can damage your valuable appliances. Surge protectors divert excess current to a ground wire to safeguard your devices.

Upgrade Your Lighting

Improve the appearance and function of your home with new lighting. Combat faulty fixtures and reduce hefty electricity bills by upgrading your current lights to energy-efficient LEDs, motion sensors and smart lighting. 

Contact Us to Get Started on Electrical Upgrades for Your Home

idcAutomatic has years of experience serving the Minneapolis area. We are a full-service electrical contractor with a team of professionals who will ensure a smooth renovation process, from the first consultation to the final inspection. 

If you’re ready to start your project, get in touch with us to request a quote.