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How often does a home typically need to be rewired?

10-15 years
3%
15-20 years
3%
Over 20 years
74%
Unsure
18%
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Question: How often does a home typically need to be rewired?
Top Answer (74% of 27 votes): Over 20 years.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: There is no requirement that I know of that says you must re-wire a home after so many years. It is a requirement that any new work being done a t a residence (addition, remodel) must be re-wired under the requirements of the latest National Electrical Code.
Electrical Services Plus LLC
Answer: Over 20 years
Explanation: Maybe
A plus repairs
Answer: Over 20 years
Explanation: Depends on many factors though.
Aegis Electric LLC
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Answer: Over 20 years
Explanation: Properly done the wiring should last well over 20 years
D B Electric
Answer: Unsure
Explanation: Depends on how old the wiring is
My Electrician
Answer: Over 20 years
Explanation: I will said over 30 years to update on new forms of energy.
P A ELECTRICAL INC.
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Answer: Over 20 years
Explanation: Typically a home's wiring is good for a long time unless the home was built in the early 40's with some aluminum wiring and low amp panels if you need additional outlets or consumption.
Advanced automation inc
Answer: Over 20 years
Explanation: Typically many years over 20 years, but as the code changes and technology changes, some parts of the house may have to be rewired.
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