How often does a home typically need to be rewired? | | 10-15 years | 3% | | 15-20 years | 3% | | Over 20 years | 71% | | Unsure | 21% | | | | | Question: How often does a home typically need to be rewired? Top Answer (71% of 28 votes): Over 20 years.
Answer: Unsure
Explanation: Depends on the existing wire and usage. | | G & H Electrical Services, LLC | 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 | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Over 20 years
Explanation: Knob and Tube Wiring should be updated to Romex, otherwise if already romex wiring it should last a long time without issues | | Construct Boss | 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 | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Over 20 years
Explanation: over 20 could mean 80 years. Typically only really old homes need to be rewired | | Jove Electric | 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. | | LED Electrical Services |
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