Electrical Wiring

Safe, reliable wiring is the foundation of your home’s electrical system. Whiting Electrical Services provides expert electrical wiring and rewiring services in Greenville, NC for new and existing homes.

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Professional Electrical Wiring in Greenville, NC

The quality of your home’s electrical wiring is paramount to your family’s safety and the reliable operation of your home. Properly installed wiring prevents fire hazards and ensures a consistent power supply for your daily life. At Whiting Electrical Services, our licensed electricians are experts in all aspects of residential and commercial wiring projects. We use high quality materials and adhere strictly to the National Electrical Code on every job, from a single new circuit to a full rewire. As a veteran owned business, we bring a superior level of discipline and attention to detail to our work. We believe in doing the job right the first time. Protect your property with professional wiring services backed by our Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty. Your safety is our highest priority.

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Where We Offer Our Electrical Wiring Service

We proudly offer Electrical Wiring services headquartered in Greenville, NC. Our team travels within a 50-mile radius to deliver expert, code-compliant installations backed by a lifetime craftsmanship warranty.

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Electrical Wiring Service in Greenville, NC

The electrical wiring in your home is an intricate network of cables that run behind your walls and through your ceilings, acting as the circulatory system for your electricity. This hidden infrastructure powers every light, outlet, and appliance you use. When installed correctly, it provides safe and dependable power for decades. However, wiring that is old, damaged, or improperly installed can be one of the most significant hazards in a home. It is a leading cause of electrical fires and can lead to a host of other problems, from malfunctioning appliances to the risk of electric shock. Our professional wiring services cover everything from new installations to critical repairs and complete home rewiring projects.

For new construction and home additions, we provide complete wiring installation from the ground up. We work with builders and homeowners to design an electrical layout that is both functional and code compliant. This includes planning the placement of outlets, switches, and light fixtures for convenience and optimal use of space. We run all the necessary circuits, using the correct gauge of high quality copper wire for each application. We install dedicated circuits for major appliances and ensure that all modern safety requirements, such as AFCI and GFCI protection, are met. A professional installation during the construction phase is the best way to ensure a safe and reliable electrical system for the life of the home.

In existing homes, we often provide services to expand or modify the current wiring. This could be as simple as adding a new outlet in a living room or running a dedicated circuit to the garage for a new freezer or power tool. We can also run wiring for new light fixtures, ceiling fans, or outdoor landscape lighting. Our electricians are skilled at fishing wires through existing walls with minimal disruption to your home. We ensure that any new wiring is safely and properly integrated into your existing electrical panel, and we will never overload existing circuits.

A full home rewire is a major project that is often necessary for older homes with outdated and unsafe wiring systems. Homes built before 1950 may have old knob and tube wiring, which lacks a ground wire and has insulation that can become brittle over time. Homes from the 1960s and 70s may have aluminum wiring, which is known to cause loose connections that can lead to fires. A complete rewire involves replacing all of this old, hazardous wiring with modern, safe copper NM cable (Romex). While it is an invasive process, it is the most effective way to eliminate the hidden fire risks of old wiring and bring your home up to modern safety standards.

The quality of materials and workmanship is critical in any wiring project. At Whiting Electrical Services, we use only high quality copper wiring and electrical components from trusted manufacturers. Our licensed electricians are masters of their craft, ensuring that every connection is secure, every staple is properly placed, and every junction box is correctly installed. We follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) to the letter, as these regulations are designed to ensure safety. Our owner’s membership on the NC Electrical Code Committee gives us an unparalleled understanding of these vital standards.

Damaged wiring also requires prompt and professional repair. Wires can be damaged by a variety of sources, including rodents chewing on insulation in an attic, a nail or screw accidentally piercing a cable during a home improvement project, or simple degradation over time. Any damaged wiring is a serious arc fault and fire hazard. Our electricians can locate the damaged section of wire, safely cut it out, and install a new section of wire within a code compliant junction box. This restores the integrity of the circuit and eliminates the hazard.

Investing in professional wiring services is an investment in the core safety of your home. Unlike a coat of paint or new flooring, your wiring is a critical life safety system. Trusting this work to an unlicensed handyman or attempting it as a DIY project can have catastrophic consequences. The experts at Whiting Electrical Services have the training, tools, and commitment to excellence to ensure your wiring is installed or repaired correctly. Our A+ BBB rating and Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty are your guarantee of a safe and professional job.

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Common Electrical Wiring Questions

The hidden network of wires in your walls is a source of many questions for homeowners. Understanding the basics of electrical wiring, including the signs of trouble and the process of rewiring, is vital for home safety. Here are answers to common questions about electrical wiring in Greenville homes.

There are numerous warning signs that can indicate you have bad, faulty, or outdated wiring in your home, and none of them should be ignored. One of the most common signs is frequently tripping circuit breakers or blowing fuses. While this can sometimes be caused by a simple overload, if it happens regularly on a circuit with a normal electrical load, it can point to a short circuit or a ground fault somewhere in the wiring itself. Another clear indicator is flickering or dimming lights, especially if it happens in multiple rooms or when you are not using a major appliance. This suggests a loose connection or a more widespread problem within your electrical system.

You should also pay close attention to your outlets and switches. Any outlet or switch plate that feels warm to the touch is a serious red flag indicating a loose connection and a potential fire hazard. You should immediately stop using that outlet and call an electrician. Similarly, any visible signs of discoloration, scorching, or melting on your outlets or switches are clear evidence of dangerous overheating. A distinct burning smell, which can smell like burning plastic or fish, coming from an outlet, a switch, or your breaker panel is an emergency situation that requires immediate professional attention. Any buzzing, sizzling, or crackling sounds from your outlets are also signs of dangerous electrical arcing.

Other clues can be more subtle. If you get a mild shock or a tingle when you touch an appliance, it could indicate a grounding problem in your wiring. The presence of outdated two prong outlets throughout your home is a definitive sign that your wiring system is old and lacks a safety ground. If you discover that your home has aluminum wiring or knob and tube wiring, these are known to be hazardous systems that should be evaluated for replacement. Any of these signs are a compelling reason to have your home’s wiring inspected by a licensed electrician from Whiting Electrical Services to assess its safety.

The difference between copper, aluminum, and knob and tube wiring relates to the materials used and the era in which they were installed, with each having significant implications for safety. Copper is the modern standard for residential wiring and has been for many decades. It is an excellent electrical conductor, it is strong and stable, and it has a low resistance, which means it does not overheat easily under load. Modern copper wiring is sheathed in a durable plastic jacket (NM cable, often called Romex) and includes a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a dedicated ground wire, making it the safest and most reliable type of wiring available.

Aluminum wiring was used as a less expensive alternative to copper in many homes built between the mid 1960s and the mid 1970s. While aluminum is a good conductor, it has some problematic physical properties. It expands and contracts more than copper when it heats up and cools down, which can cause connections at outlets and switches to become loose over time. Loose connections lead to arcing, overheating, and are a major fire hazard. Aluminum is also more prone to oxidation, and the oxidized layer is less conductive, which further contributes to overheating. While there are specific remediation methods, many experts recommend a complete rewire as the safest solution for a house with aluminum wiring.

Knob and tube wiring is the earliest type of residential electrical wiring, found in homes built from the late 1800s through the 1940s. It consists of individual copper conductors that are insulated with a rubberized cloth material. These wires are run through porcelain “tubes” when passing through wall studs and are secured along their run by porcelain “knobs.” This system is now considered obsolete and hazardous for several reasons. It has no ground wire, the insulation becomes extremely brittle and can flake off with age, and it was not designed to handle the electrical loads of modern homes. If your home has knob and tube wiring, a complete rewire is strongly recommended to ensure safety.

The cost to rewire a house is a significant investment, as it is one of the most labor intensive electrical projects. The final price can vary widely depending on several factors, with the primary driver being the size of the house. A larger, multi story home will require more materials (wire, boxes, outlets, etc.) and significantly more labor to rewire than a small, single story ranch style home. The number of outlets, switches, and light fixtures that need to be rewired will also directly impact the total cost. More devices mean more connections to be made and more wire to be run.

The construction of the house and the accessibility of the walls and ceilings are also major factors in the cost. A home with an open attic and an unfinished basement or crawlspace is much easier and therefore less expensive to rewire than a home built on a concrete slab with no attic access. In homes with difficult access, electricians must cut more holes in the drywall to fish the new wires, which adds to the labor time for both the wiring and the subsequent drywall repair. The cost of the drywall and paint repair is sometimes included in the electrician’s quote, but often it is a separate cost that the homeowner needs to budget for.

When you receive a quote for a full home rewire from Whiting Electrical Services, it will be a comprehensive estimate based on a thorough, in person evaluation of your home. The price will include all the high quality copper wiring, new outlets, new switches, new device boxes, and any necessary upgrades to the electrical panel that are required to support the new wiring system. It also includes the extensive professional labor of our licensed electricians and the cost of the required electrical permit and inspections. While the cost is substantial, it is an investment in the fundamental safety of your home, eliminating hidden fire hazards and providing peace of mind for decades. We also offer financing options to help make this critical safety upgrade more affordable.

Living in a house with old wiring can pose significant safety risks, and it is a situation that should be taken very seriously. Wiring systems like knob and tube or aluminum wiring are now considered obsolete for good reason. Knob and tube wiring, for instance, lacks a ground wire, which is a critical safety feature that protects against electric shock. Its cloth and rubber insulation also becomes extremely brittle with age and can easily crumble or flake off if disturbed, exposing live wires and creating a severe fire and shock hazard. Furthermore, this type of wiring was designed to be installed in open air in wall cavities to dissipate heat, and it becomes a major fire risk if it is covered with modern thermal insulation.

Aluminum wiring, used in the 1960s and 70s, presents its own set of dangers. The primary issue with aluminum wiring is its tendency to cause loose connections at outlets, switches, and light fixtures. As the wire heats and cools, it expands and contracts, which can cause the terminal screws to loosen over time. This creates a poor connection that can lead to arcing and overheating, which is a leading cause of electrical fires. While specific connectors and techniques were developed to mitigate this risk, many electricians and safety experts believe that the only truly safe solution is to completely replace the aluminum wiring with copper.

Even older copper wiring from the mid 20th century can be a concern if its insulation has become degraded or if the system has been modified improperly over the years. Ultimately, any wiring system that is old, ungrounded, and unable to meet the electrical demands of modern life is not safe. If you live in an older home, it is crucial to have the wiring inspected by a licensed electrician. Whiting Electrical Services can perform a comprehensive assessment to determine the type and condition of your wiring and advise you on the necessary steps to ensure your home is electrically safe for you and your family.

Adding a ground wire to old, two wire electrical wiring is possible, but the method and practicality depend on the type of wiring system in place. If the old wiring is an ungrounded version of modern NM (Romex) cable that is simply missing the ground conductor, it is sometimes possible to run a separate, single ground wire from your main electrical panel to each outlet box. This separate ground wire must follow a specific path and be properly sized according to the electrical code. This can be a labor intensive process, as it involves fishing a new wire through your walls to every location, but it is a code compliant way to establish a proper equipment ground.

However, this method is not an option for knob and tube wiring. The electrical code expressly prohibits adding a ground wire to an existing knob and tube circuit. The entire system is considered obsolete, and the only safe and code compliant way to get a grounded circuit in an area with knob and tube wiring is to completely decommission the old circuit and run a brand new, modern grounded cable from the panel to the new outlets. Attempting to add a ground to a system with crumbling insulation and no junction boxes is simply too hazardous and is not permitted.

A more common and practical solution for adding safety to ungrounded circuits, especially when a full rewire is not feasible, is to use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. A GFCI outlet or a GFCI circuit breaker can be installed on an ungrounded circuit. While it does not provide a true equipment ground, a GFCI provides excellent personal protection from electric shock by detecting ground faults and shutting off the power instantly. The code permits this as a safe way to replace old two prong outlets. An electrician from Whiting Electrical Services can explain the different options and help you choose the safest and most cost effective solution for your home.

A whole house rewire is a comprehensive and invasive project that involves replacing all the old, existing branch circuit wiring in a home with new, modern, and code compliant electrical wiring. The process begins with careful planning and a thorough evaluation of the home’s electrical needs. An electrician will map out all the necessary circuits for lighting, outlets, and dedicated appliances to create a new, safe, and efficient electrical layout. This phase also involves obtaining the necessary electrical permits from the local building department, as a rewire is a major renovation that requires official oversight and inspection.

The physical work begins with decommissioning the old wiring system. Electricians will disconnect all the old circuits from the electrical panel. Then, they will systematically access the old wires within the walls and ceilings. This often requires cutting strategic holes in the drywall or plaster to pull out the old cables and fish in the new ones. New plastic or metal electrical boxes for all the outlets, switches, and light fixtures will be installed. The electricians will then run brand new, copper NM (Romex) cables from the new box locations all the way back to the main electrical panel, creating a completely new and modern infrastructure.

Once all the new wires are run and the boxes are installed, the electricians will connect the new outlets, switches, and fixtures. They will also install a new electrical panel or significantly reconfigure the existing one to accommodate all the new circuits with modern AFCI and GFCI breakers as required by code. After the electrical work is complete, it must be inspected by a municipal inspector. Once the electrical inspection is passed, a separate contractor is typically needed to repair all the holes in the walls and repaint the affected areas. While it is a disruptive process, a whole house rewire from Whiting Electrical Services ensures your home’s electrical system is safe, reliable, and capable for many decades.

A dedicated circuit is an electrical circuit that provides power to a single, specific appliance or outlet. The circuit breaker in the panel, the electrical wiring, and the final outlet are all “dedicated” to that one purpose, and no other devices, lights, or outlets are connected to them. This ensures that the appliance has its own exclusive and sufficient supply of power, preventing it from having to share the circuit’s capacity with anything else. Dedicated circuits are a requirement of the National Electrical Code for many major appliances to ensure their safe and proper operation and to prevent circuit overloads.

You need a dedicated circuit for any large or high power consumption appliance in your home. This includes all major kitchen appliances, such as your refrigerator, dishwasher, electric range, wall oven, and over the range microwave. Other appliances that require a dedicated circuit include your clothes washer, electric dryer, furnace, central air conditioner, and electric water heater. Essentially, any appliance that has a motor or a heating element and draws a significant amount of power needs its own circuit. This prevents these powerful appliances from tripping breakers or causing lights to flicker when they turn on.

You will also need to install new dedicated circuits if you are adding certain high demand items to your home. This is a common requirement for projects like a kitchen renovation, adding a second refrigerator or a deep freezer in the garage, or installing a home gym with a powerful treadmill. Special installations like a hot tub, a sauna, an EV charger, or a large power tool in a workshop will also always require a new dedicated circuit to be run directly from your electrical panel. An electrician from Whiting Electrical Services can identify which appliances need a dedicated circuit and can professionally install one for you.

Romex is a brand name for a type of non metallic sheathed electrical cable that has become so common that the name is often used to describe all similar cables, much like Kleenex is used for tissues. Romex cable is the standard type of wiring used for most residential electrical applications inside the walls of a home. It consists of a flexible, plastic outer jacket, usually white, yellow, or orange, which contains multiple individual electrical conductors inside. A typical Romex cable used for a standard 120 volt circuit contains three conductors: a black “hot” wire, a white “neutral” wire, and a bare copper “ground” wire.

The plastic sheathing on Romex provides both protection and convenience. It bundles all the necessary conductors for a circuit into a single, easy to handle cable, which makes the process of running wires through a house much faster and more efficient than pulling individual wires. The sheathing also protects the internal insulated wires from nicks and abrasions during installation. The color of the outer sheathing indicates the gauge, or thickness, of the wires inside, which in turn determines the amperage rating of the circuit. For example, white sheathing typically indicates 14 gauge wire for 15 amp circuits, while yellow sheathing indicates 12 gauge wire for 20 amp circuits.

Romex is designed and rated for use only in dry, indoor locations, such as within the walls, ceilings, and attics of a home. It is not permitted for use in wet or damp locations, or for direct burial underground, as the sheathing is not waterproof. For those applications, different types of electrical cable with more robust, waterproof insulation are required. The licensed electricians at Whiting Electrical Services exclusively use high quality, modern Romex cable for all indoor residential wiring, ensuring a safe and durable installation that meets all requirements of the National Electrical Code.

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