“10 Signs Your Home Needs an Electrical Upgrade – And What to Do About It”

Ever wonder if your home’s electrical system is already outdated? The electrical system of our home is essential for our safe and comfortable living. However, some homes nowadays have outdated wiring which has become inefficient and dangerous. At Axon Electrical, we want to help homeowners to be informed and protected, so here are the 10 signs that you already need a home electrical upgrade and what to do about it.

1. Frequent Circuit Breakers Trips

Frequent tripping of circuit breakers often indicates that your electrical system is overloaded or faulty. Aside from being uncomfortable experiencing this, it actually signals an underlying electrical problem or serious issues. 

What to do: Contact a licensed electrician to check your switchboard and evaluate the load capacity of your home

2. Not enough power outlets 

Relying on too many extensions cords & power boards, means that your home lacks enough electrical outlets. This raises a serious concern of fire risk aside from the clutter issues it gives. 

What to do: To have a safe and convenient space, you need a home upgrade of your electrical layout and install more power points as necessary. 

3. Flickering or Dimming Lights

When you experience flickering or dimming of lights while using your appliances such as turning on a kettle or microwave, this could be a sign of electrical problems where the wiring or circuit has an issue.

What to do: Call an electrician to have your circuits tested to ensure that these are balanced correctly and also meet the existing electrical standards.

4. Still Using the Old Fuse Box 

When your home is still having the old-style fuse boxes, these are already outdated and not safe to use instead of modern switchboards that are equipped with safety switches (RCDs).

What to do: Have a home electrical upgrade by changing to a modern switchboard that has a built-in safety protection. 

5. House was Built Years Ago

If your house was already 30 years old with no recent electrical safety inspection, there is a possibility of outdated wiring risks, or insufficient circuits and not enough safety switches which need to be replaced.

What to do: Have an electrical safety inspection scheduled to assess if your home needs rewiring or other electrical improvements.

6. Warm or Sparking Power Points  

When you see your power points discolored or have burn marks, having crackling sounds, or buzzing outlets, these are red flags of faulty wiring or loose connections that could be a potential fire hazard.

What to do: Do not use the outlet and reach out to a licensed electrician to have it examined.

7. No Safety Switches on Your Switchboard

Homes need electrical safety switches as a protection from electric shock. It is a serious risk if you don’t have these in your electrical system.

What to do: Let a licensed electrician install safety switches in your home since this is also a requirement in many regions here in Australia

8. Major Renovations

If you have undergone major renovations of your kitchen, bathroom, or have added new appliances, the electrical circuits of your home may also need to be upgraded.  

What to do: Contact a professional to check your home’s electrical system and to determine if it can still handle the change of power demands of your renovations.

 9. Appliances Are Underperforming

When your appliances at home operate inefficiently such as your refrigerator, dishwasher, or washing machine is not functioning well or these appliances are not running at full power, there could be voltage issues that need to be addressed.

What to do: Make sure to have your wiring and circuits be tested by the professional for safe and consistent voltage output.

10. Last Safety Inspection was More Than 5 Years

It is recommended to have your electrical system inspected every few years, even though there are no visible signs of electrical problems.  

What to do: Book an electrical safety inspection with Axon Electrical to ensure your home’s electrical system is operating safely.

🏠 What’s Next? Let Axon Electrical Help

Remember to always have your electrical work and upgrades be handled by licensed electricians since it can be hazardous. If ever you have these electrical signs, reach out to Axon Electrical, and we are ready to help.  As a licensed electrician, we will evaluate your home's electrical system and perform any necessary repairs or home electrical upgrades. We provide:

• Licensed electrical safety inspections

• Switchboard and safety switch upgrades

• Rewiring and power point installation

• Honest advice and friendly electricians you can trust

  
  

✅ Book Your Electrical Safety Inspection Today

Worried your home might be at risk? Book a licensed inspection with Axon Electrical today. Contact us now to schedule a consultation—your peace of mind is just one call away.

📞 Contact us today – (07) 4802 0303

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