The electrical system in your Hanover, ON, home or business is one of its most critical pieces of infrastructure. However, its electrical components won’t last forever. For that reason, you’ll eventually require an electrical system upgrade. An upgrade is a significant investment, so getting the timing right is essential. To help you do that, here are five reasons to consider an electrical upgrade.
1. Your Electrical Infrastructure Is Old
Most homes and businesses require rewiring roughly every 25 years. Your electrical infrastructure may be physically capable of lasting longer than that, but it’s a good rule of thumb nonetheless. After about 25 years, you can expect components like outlets and electrical panels to start showing signs of instability or unreliability. That can bring safety problems that aren’t worth risking. Preemptive upgrades are advisable if your electrical infrastructure is getting old.
2. You Want to Improve Energy Efficiency
You may not realize it, but the electrical components that make up your electrical system affect your building’s energy efficiency. If you’ve been installing new efficient appliances and HVAC systems, you’d do well to consider an electrical system upgrade. Newer electrical panels, for instance, use metal alloys that waste less electricity during conduction. According to some sources, that can trim your electrical use by up to 30% depending on the panel you’re replacing. The same applies to all your other electrical system components, each making incremental efficiency improvements.
3. Your Electrical Needs Are Growing
The past few decades have seen an explosion of new electronic devices. Homes now have multiple televisions. Businesses have computers on every desk. Just about everyone uses a smartphone, tablet, and countless other electricity-hungry devices. Oh, and a growing part of our vehicle fleet is now electrified. All that means your electrical needs have likely changed in the past few years. An electrical system upgrade can help you meet those needs by supplying additional electricity where you require it.
4. You Want to Increase Your Property Value
Outfitting your home or office building with a modern electrical system will also increase its resale value. For one thing, it assures potential buyers that the building they’re purchasing is safe and meets current electrical codes. For another, it tells them they won’t have to invest significant sums post-sale to perform upgrades. That may not sound like much, but it can also significantly cut your property’s time-on-market.
5. You Want to Use Modern Electrical Protective Devices
Finally, upgrading your electrical system lets you install the latest electrical protective devices. Depending on the age of your existing electrical system, it may lack basic protections like grounded outlets. You may also suffer from a lack of GFCI outlets in wet locations. Upgrading your electrical system is also an opportunity to install a whole-building surge protector. You can add AFCI-protected breakers for an additional measure of safety. Some of those upgrades can even cut your property insurance costs. If you wish, you can include the installation of a backup generator in your electrical system upgrade. In short, the process is a chance to make your home or business’s electrical system as safe and robust as possible.
Expert Electrical Upgrade Services
Since 1992, Montgomery Industrial Services has offered quality electrical services in Hanover. We offer comprehensive electrical services backed by a team of expert electricians. But that’s not all. We also provide HVAC installation, repair, maintenance, and plumbing services. We even handle smart thermostats, fireplaces, and indoor air quality. We’re a member of the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada, a leading industry group. We’re also a Technical Standards and Safety Authority registered contractor. We’re Better Business Bureau-accredited with an A+ rating, and we can offer you financing on approved credit to pay for larger projects.
Check out our long list of customer reviews to find out what working with us is like. When you’re considering an electrical system upgrade in Hanover, call Montgomery Industrial Services immediately!
