Ungrounded circuits

Why Rewiring Your Old Home Is One of the Smartest Upgrades You Can Make

If you live in an older home in the Pacific Northwest—whether it’s in Portland, Clackamas, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Longview, Vancouver, St. Helens, or Scappoose—you may be living with outdated electrical wiring that could pose a serious safety risk. At North By Northwest Services, we specialize in replacing ungrounded circuits, knob-and-tube wiring, and performing whole-home rewiring and panel upgrades to bring your electrical system into the modern age.

What’s Hiding Behind Your Walls, In your Attic or Crawl Space?

Old two wire system connected to knob and tube wiring ungrounded in this wire is slowly burning with no ground to trip to circuit.

Many homes built before the 1960s still have knob-and-tube wiring or ungrounded circuits. These systems were once standard but are now considered outdated and potentially hazardous.

Common issues with older wiring systems include:

• Lack of grounding, which increases the risk of electrical shock or fire.

• Overloaded circuits that can’t handle the demands of today’s appliances.

• Deteriorating insulation that can become brittle and expose wires.

• Incompatibility with AFCI/GFCI breakers required by modern electrical codes.

Why Rewire?

Knob and Tube Wiring

1.

Safety First

Outdated wiring is a leading cause of residential electrical fires. Replacing it reduces the risk of fire, electrocution, and power surges.

2.

Support Modern Living

From charging electric vehicles to running multiple smart devices, today’s homes need stronger, more reliable electrical infrastructure. Rewiring ensures your home can support modern technology and energy needs.

3.

Boost Your Home’s Value

A fully updated electrical system is a major selling point. It reassures potential buyers and can raise the resale value of your property.

4.

Insurance Benefits

Many insurance companies charge higher premiums—or deny coverage altogether—for homes with knob-and-tube or ungrounded wiring. Upgrading can improve your insurability and lower your premiums.

5.

Code Compliance

We bring your home up to current electrical code standards, which is especially important if you plan on remodeling or selling your home.

What We Offer

At North By Northwest Services, we provide:

• Whole-house rewiring

• Knob-and-tube removal

• Ungrounded circuit replacement

• Electrical panel and meter upgrades

• Professional and code-compliant installations

• Licensed, local technicians who know your area

Whether you’re in Beaverton, Vancouver, or anywhere in between, we’re proud to serve the greater Portland metropolitan area and Southwest Washington with dependable, top-quality electrical work.

Ready to Upgrade?

Don’t wait for an electrical issue to become an emergency. Schedule a free consultation with North By Northwest Services today. Our team will assess your current system and walk you through the best options for your home and budget.

🔌 Call us now or contact us online to make your home safer, more efficient for peace of mind.