Replace Wiring That No Longer Fits

Home rewiring services in Peoria, Arizona

Your home in Peoria may have been wired decades ago, before multiple appliances, home offices, and climate control systems became part of daily life. When outlets feel warm, breakers trip regularly, or lights dim when you run the microwave, the wiring behind your walls is no longer keeping up. FCO Electric replaces outdated and unsafe wiring systems in older homes across Peoria, restoring capacity and clearing hazards that develop as wire insulation degrades and connections loosen over time.

A home rewire involves removing old wiring and installing new circuits designed to support modern electrical loads. This work addresses safety risks tied to outdated materials, improves the reliability of your electrical system, and prepares your home for remodeling or appliance upgrades. In established Peoria neighborhoods, rewiring is often part of updating a home to meet current electrical codes and household demands. The process includes careful planning to maintain access to power during the work and minimize disruption to your daily routine.

Request a home rewire consultation with FCO Electric to review your wiring and plan the work around your needs in Peoria.

What changes inside your walls and at the panel

The rewire starts with mapping your home's layout and identifying which circuits need replacement. In Peoria, this often includes removing cloth-wrapped or aluminum wiring and running new copper lines through walls, attics, and crawl spaces. Electrical panels are updated or expanded to handle the additional circuits, and outlets and switches are replaced as needed. The work is staged so that parts of your home remain functional while others are being rewired.

Once the rewire is complete, your breakers stop tripping under normal use, outlets stay cool to the touch, and you can run appliances without worrying about overloads. Your home's electrical system operates with the capacity and safety margins it was missing before. You also gain the ability to add new devices, charging equipment, or room additions without running into limits.

The scope of a rewire depends on the age and condition of your existing system, the size of your home, and whether you're planning other upgrades. Some homes need only partial rewiring in specific areas, while others benefit from full replacement. FCO Electric walks through your home to identify what needs attention and explains the work before anything is opened up.

Questions that come up before starting the work

Homeowners in Peoria often want to know what the timeline looks like, whether they'll need to leave during the work, and how much of the home will be affected at once.

How long does a full home rewire take?
Most full rewires take between three and seven days depending on the size of your home and the complexity of the layout. You can remain in your home during the work, though certain rooms will be without power while wiring is being replaced.
What happens to my walls during a rewire?
Access holes are cut where needed to run new wire, typically in inconspicuous locations. Drywall repairs are part of the process, though painting and finishing are usually handled separately. FCO Electric keeps wall disruption to the minimum required for safe installation.
Why do older homes in Peoria need rewiring more often?
Many older homes were built when electrical demands were much lower and wiring materials had shorter lifespans. Heat exposure in Arizona also accelerates the breakdown of insulation and connections, making rewiring a more common need in this region.
What signs indicate I need a rewire instead of a repair?
If multiple outlets or circuits are failing, your panel is frequently overloaded, or your home still has aluminum or cloth-wrapped wiring, a rewire is usually the safer and more reliable option. Single-circuit issues can often be repaired, but widespread problems point to system-level wear.
Will a rewire increase my home's resale value?
A documented rewire removes safety concerns that can delay or block home sales and gives buyers confidence in the electrical system. It also supports appraisals by bringing the home up to current code standards.

FCO Electric plans each rewire around your home's layout and your schedule, keeping the work organized and your household running. Contact us to review your wiring and set up a consultation in Peoria.