Electrical Rewiring in Gig Harbor

Many scenarios could arise where electrical rewiring in Gig Harbor, Washington, becomes necessary, and fortunately, Hunt’s Services can help with all of them. Our team of State licensed Gig Harbor electricians is standing by to assist with any problem you encounter, ensuring your repair or new installation goes as smoothly as possible.

Electric repairs can cause stress for a homeowner because of how valuable this service is to a household. Even the simplest household tasks can become next to impossible without electricity, and you could struggle to keep your food cool. Electrical problems are dangerous, too, and could cause fires in your residential or commercial property.

Keep in mind that most electrical work especially rewiring your home or business requires a State of Washington electrical permit. As your electrical contractor, Hunt’s Services will obtain the proper permit and work with State Inspectors on the inspection and approval of your electrical rewiring project.

Call Hunt’s Services at 253-533-7500 the second you notice an electrical issue to get our team on the job. We’ll assist with your rewiring in Gig Harbor and throughout Pierce County as quickly as possible.

Signs It’s Time For a House Rewiring

Deciding to rewire your home isn’t easy. After all, this is a significant expense, and it’s sure to cause some disruption in your life. Still, it’s often the smart choice to make because it’ll make your property far safer.

One situation where rewiring is highly recommended is when you have aluminum wiring in your home. Aluminum was a commonly-used material from the mid-1960s until the early 1970s because copper was so expensive during that period. These prices led builders to begin using aluminum as a cheaper alternative, but they quickly discovered its fire risk and stopped. However, if your home was built in that period and still has its original wiring, there’s a good chance it’s made from aluminum and should be replaced.

Another scenario where rewiring your home is probably necessary is when there’s a burning smell inside the house without a clear source. This smell could mean your wiring is heating up behind your walls and could catch fire if you aren’t careful. The best course of action in this situation is to turn your power off at the breaker and contact a professional electrician to inspect your system.

Your outlets could inform you of a serious electrical problem, as well. When your electrical outlets spark as you use them or begin turning a brown or black color, it’s a sign you have loose wiring that could create a fire risk. Once again, contacting a technician is the first step because they can identify the problem and recommend a solution.

Finally, a breaker that trips time after time could signal a problem with your wiring. Your breaker will occasionally trip when you overload a circuit to prevent electrical damage. When it continually trips, though, it could mean you have a short circuit, ground fault, or a wiring problem. You’ll want an electrician to inspect your breaker and wiring because it’s only a matter of time before significant damage occurs in this situation.

Hunt’s Services can assist with any electrical problem you’re facing. Call us at 253-533-7500 to book an appointment in Gig Harbor.

Rewiring Your Property

Rewiring a home or business is a major job. It will take some time to complete, and it isn’t something a homeowner should attempt alone. Only a licensed electrician has the skills and expertise to handle the repair properly and ensure your home is safe.

Your repair will begin with a phone call, as you’ll reach out to Hunt’s Services, and we’ll send a technician to inspect your system. This electrician will then identify the problem and see if a repair is possible. If rewiring is the only option, we’ll begin that process as soon as possible.

Rewiring involves creating a plan. We’ll have to visit your crawlspace and attic to look for access points that allow us to run new wiring throughout your home. Taking some time to map everything out streamlines the rest of the job, making everything move far faster.

Once we know where to run the new wires, we might remove some old wiring. However, some of the harder-to-access cables will probably be left alone to reduce the time the job takes. These wires are harmless once they’re disconnected from your electrical system.

The next step is running your new wires. We won’t have to remove all your drywall to do this because modern techniques allow us to use junction boxes to streamline the process. We’ll secure your new cables to your home’s joists and rafters, too, so they’ll stay in place and will not cause you any problems.