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Knob and Tube Wiring in Waldorf Homes

Knob and tube wiring was an older form of electrical wiring for buildings, and was primarily in use from the 1880s up until the 1930s. If you live in a historic Waldorf home, this potentially dangerous wiring could still be lurking inside your home. If so, you’ll want to have it replaced as soon as possible: knob and tube wiring is a major fire hazard.

The Dangers of Knob and Tube Wiring

Knob and tube wiring involves ceramic knobs and ceramic tubes that support lengths of wire. Modern Waldorf homes require more electricity than homes did in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, and knob and tube wiring simply isn’t up to the task. The wires can overheat with increased electrical load, risking an electrical fire. The wiring is also quite old, and has likely deteriorated with age. Knob and tube wiring could be lurking hidden in your walls, even if you aren’t aware of it. An experienced electrician from S & S Electric, LLC can inspect your home and find out for sure whether this dangerous, outdated wiring is still in your home.

Knob and tube wiring isn’t the only type of unsafe, outdated wiring that could be in your home. You may also want to consult with the experts at S & S Electric, LLC about whether your older home has:

• Armored cable wiring
• Two-wire wiring
• Aluminum wiring

Aging and outdated household electrical wiring can pose a serious safety risk, and shouldn’t be ignored. S & S Electric, LLC can help you determine how to best repair or replace old wiring to better protect your home and family from electrical disasters.