Knob Tube Remediation

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Skillfully Replacing Knob And Tube Wiring In Your Home

After completing the final paint touch-ups on your home, you are ready to put it on the market. However, one last run-through with your real estate agent turns up an unanticipated problem: your home has a knob and tube wiring. This first generation electrical wiring method is not only obsolete in today’s day and age, but could be a potential safety hazard should something go wrong. Anytime a home is sold, any K&T wiring has to be removed per the buyers’ contract and most electricians won’t touch the stuff because they don’t have the skillset to remediate the problem correctly. Fortunately, Chesapeake Electric is up for the challenge! Our experienced team is led by a Master Electrician whose thoroughness and knowledge of knob and tube remediation provides the perfect solution to your wiring problems.

What is knob and tube wiring?

Knob and tube wiring was an early standardized electrical method in North American buildings from 1880 to the 1940s. It is very common in the historical districts of Annapolis, Baltimore, Ellicott City, and Washington, D.C. K&T wiring consists of insulated copper conductors that pass through drilled holes in lumber framing that are protected by porcelain insulating tubes. These tubes are supported along their length by nailed-down porcelain knobs.

Common Problems With Knob & Tube Wiring

While the original installation of knob and tube wiring is at times superior to modern Romex wiring and the porcelain components have an almost unlimited lifespan, there are several disadvantages to this dated wiring method:

Though not inherently dangerous, knob and tube wiring is not permitted in any new construction due to the fact that it can be a fire hazard in buildings where insulation envelops the wiring. Insulation cannot be blown or laid on this wiring.

K&T is also an ungrounded electrical system, which means it cannot be used with 3-prong appliances. Without a grounding wire, there is a higher risk of electrical fires and damage to sensitive equipment.

In addition, most homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover electrical hazards in homes where knob and tube wiring is found, increasing your out of pocket expenses should your home ever have an electrical problem.

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When it comes to knob and tube replacement, Chesapeake Electric is happy to help! We have the skills to assess your situation and complete a full knob and turn remediation in no time at all. Our licensed and insured electricians have over 10 years of experience dealing with this outdated wiring method, so you can count on us to provide you with the professional services you need to completely overhaul your system. We take a great deal of pride in the quality of our work and our dedication to complete customer satisfaction, so give us a call today for an In-Home Consultation estimate!

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Excellent experience with Gary Howe today consistent with the high quality service we’ve always received from Chesapeake Electric ! Gary is very personable & efficient and clearly knows his craft. Makes me want to find more electrical projects ! Thanks, again ! Another great experience with Mike Greene of Chesapeake Electric ! Friendly, responsive, knowledgeable & efficient service ! Thanks ! From the original sales visit/estimator visit, through site survey, interface with business office, and now, the Day 1 generator install, the Chesapeake team has been great ! Derek & the install crew obviously have strong expertise and they were prompt, friendly, polite and engaging, offering clear and detailed answers to our questions. The interface with Derek was the single most positive contractor experience we have ever had ! If this is consistently the culture at Chesapeake, we’re looking forward to a long relationship with the company ! Many thanks ! Derek’s visit today (12/15/23) continues our experience of consistently “best in class” service from Chesapeake Electric ! Thanks !

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We realized on a Saturday morning at 10:30 am that we had no outside electricity and were hosting a party at 2:30 pm that day. I called several electricians until I reached Chesapeake Electric. They had a technician here by 12:30 and the repair was completed by 2:30, as promised. There was also a follow up appointment two days later to complete the work. The technician, Casey, was very professional and extremely polite and did everything possible to get our power back on in time for our event. We are pleased with the efficient and thorough service and our only complaint is the very expensive price. We realized that a Saturday service was going to cost more and we really had no choice, but we would probably shop around if we had another non emergency electrical issue.

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The team from Chesapeake Electric was absolutely great! Needed a 240 circuit run in order to add a hardwired EV charger on my garage, and wanted to add whole house surge protection. From estimate to the finance team and the installers everything went without a hiccup, and I can charge reliably at home now. Yes, they are more expensive than others - I did get multiple quotes. But the permitting is in place and the job was done very well.

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