Electrical Upgrades Insurance in Kelowna BC

Owning a home in Kelowna BC can be expensive as there’s always something that needs to be repaired on top of mortgage payments and property taxes—and of course, house insurance. It can feel overwhelming. What most people don’t know is that if you invest in electrical upgrades you can raise your property value and save money on insurance at the same time. Outdated electrical systems can be unpredictable and even dangerous.

Professional Residential & Office Services Inc. offers reliable electrical upgrades at affordable prices. Our certified electricians will bring your home up-to-date with current Kelowna BC building codes. Not only will you be safer, but you’ll lower your insurance premiums at the same time. Here are a few of the many electrical upgrades that we offer:

Knob and Tube Wiring

Older homes have all the elegance and charm; unfortunately, if the electrical system hasn’t been upgraded in a long time, your dream home could be a death trap. If your home has original wiring it probably has knob and tube wiring. What does that mean? Rather than going through an electrical panel, the cloth covered wires are connected at junction points with porcelain knobs.

The main problem with this type of wiring is that it cannot handle modern electrical appliances. The wires—which have more than likely deteriorated over time—can heat up and cause a fire; plus, this system is ungrounded. In a power surge, the system cannot reroute the excess electricity into the ground. The risk of serious injury is very high with a knob and tube wiring. In fact, most insurance companies in Kelowna BC won’t even insure a home with it.

Fuse to Breaker Upgrade

Like knob and tube wiring, fuse boxes are now considered outdated. They simply cannot handle the amount of electricity needed to power modern appliances; for example, a fuse box can usually handle 60-amps of electricity whereas modern circuit breakers are built to handle 200-amps.

At Professional Residential & Office Services Inc. we can upgrade your outdated electrical system to conform to today’s standards. We’ll install a circuit breaker and rewire your home with properly insulated copper wires. If you need a grounding wire, we can do that too. Upgrades of this kind will dramatically lower your premiums just because they make your home a safe place to live.

Aluminum Wiring Upgrade

Not so long ago, everyone thought aluminum was the perfect material for wiring a home. It was even used to build circuit breakers; unfortunately, studies have shown that it is a leading cause of electrical fires—that’s not good!

Professional Residential & Office Services Inc. has two options for Kelowna BC residents who have aluminum wiring in their home: The first is to do a full wiring upgrade—electrical panel wiring and all. This is the safer option that many people prefer for peace of mind. The second option is to do an aluminum wiring repair that will make your home safety-compliant. This more affordable option will ensure that your home meets the requirements that insurance companies need.