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5 Signs Your Home Needs an Electrical Upgrade

Gary Cripps January 31, 2025 4 min read
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Think of your home’s electrical system as the spine of your house; it supports everything to run. But how often do you think about it? If your electrical systems suddenly start acting strangely, the time to get this checked out might almost be there. Let’s do a quick run-through of five telltale signs that signal it is time for an electrical upgrade in your homes. If that sounds like “I-knew-it” situation, you need to put it on top of the list and check it out before small problems become a bigger headache.

1. Your Circuit Breakers Keep Tripping

How often do you run to your circuit breaker box? If your breakers keep tripping, it’s your home’s way of telling you that the electrical load is too much to bear.

As it went, you’ve probably added new appliances or stuff over the years—smart TVs, air fryers, gaming systems—but your electrical system is stuck. Older homes were never designed for the present times; when circuits exceed electric capacity, they trip down in order to prevent overheating.

What Can You Do?

This is a sign that you need an upgrade, like a higher capacity panel. An electrician will assess your current system and recommend a panel that is appropriate for your needs. Imagine not having to be afraid to run the microwave and coffee maker at the same time anymore!

2. Your Lights Flicker or Dim 

Have you ever turned on an appliance and noticed the lights flicker or dim? Not only is it annoying, but there is also a legitimate concern therein. Your lights compete for power over an overloaded circuit. These issues happen even more in older homes with outdated wiring; if your wiring can’t withstand the electricity flowing through it, it may overheat. Also, don’t neglect to check the electric wiring; if the wiring is old and not competent and cannot carry the required volts, it means you are exposing yourself to lighting and other attendant dangers.

 Consult The Electrician

 Don’t let this one slide. You will need an electrician for an inspection of your wiring and circuits. Dedicated circuits will help in adding a little more peace of mind when there are multiple high-power appliances operating simultaneously.

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A successfully hosted dinner party with all the lights on will no longer be a dream.

3. Your Outlets Feel Warm or Look Discolored

 Something not to brush off. If your outlets feel warm to the touch, that should catch your attention; discolored or scarring from around your outlets? That’s a big red flag.Warmth or discoloration of an outlet means electricity is not flowing smoothly; instead, it is creating heat that can potentially be a fire hazard. If you notice a light, burnt smell near an outlet, stop using it immediately.

Call an electrician and get the places checked. He’ll inspect it thoroughly, checking the validity of the outlet, the wiring behind it, internally within the circuit. It’d be comforting at night not having to battle such a case of calling danger to dinner.

4. You’re Still Using Two-Prong Outlets

Look at the wall sockets: Are they two-prong? That can only mean the electric system of your home virtually belongs to a bygone era. It can be conveniently said that the two-prong sockets remain ungrounded, thus losing the fundamental protections of three-prong sockets in any unexpected hazardous conditions.

In the absence of grounding, the danger of electrical shock or fire spreads, posing a great threat in cases of surges or fault of their systems.

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Also, in many cases, you cannot plug in your devices since most devices now don’t bother with a two-plug base now.

What Can You Do?

The upgrade to grounded outlets is a must. This isn’t just for convenience; it’s a safety issue. A licensed electrician can replace those outdated outlets and bring your home to modern standards.

5. You Use Extension Cords Too Much

Look, how many extension cords are you using in your home currently? If you are plugging them everywhere to power all of your devices, then that’s an indicator that you don’t have enough power outlets in the house. At least temporarily, extension cords can be a life-saver. However, they are not a solution for the longer-haul. When left too long plugged in, they can overheat and cause fires.  Plus, constantly tripping over cords isn’t exactly ideal.

What Can You Do?

There are more outlets than you might think. An electrician can plug them in where needed, be it home office, kitchen, or living room. And no more having to choose between charging your phone or plugging in a lamp!

Why You Shouldn’t Wait

It would make no sense to ignore the electrical issues. Problems don’t just go away when they’re ignored. Small problems can snowball into much bigger ones fast, leaving your home and family at risk. An upgrade of your electrical system might sound like a big move to make, but it’s a move worth making for safety, functionality, and even peace of mind. Your house should be working for you, not against you. If you keep tripping breakers, have flickering lights, warm outlets, and extension cords that you keep looking for around the house, it’s a nudge for you to take action. An electrical upgrade is not simply modernizing your home; it’s part of keeping you and your family safe.

What’s holding you back? Call that electrician and get your home working as it should.

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