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Rewiring Your Business Property: The Dos and Don'ts

When you're rewiring your commercial property, learn what you should know during this process and other important information.
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January 6, 2022
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It's time to rewire your commercial property!

With electric rates rising and the effect of carbon emissions on the environment becoming a top concern for many, it makes sense to rewire your building’s electrical.

Rewiring your commercial building has numerous benefits.

Not only does this make buildings safer and more efficient for employees, building owners, and tenants; it allows for automation and further technological upgrades.

There are several things to know about rewiring. It is essential to understand what you're getting into when hiring an electric company to make electric changes, such as opening walls or changing the wiring route in an older building.

At Kleinecht Electric Company, we know that rewiring can sound like a significant undertaking. Still, fear not—we are here to give you the lowdown on the dos and don'ts of rewiring your commercial building so that you know what to expect when we arrive.


The Dos of Rewiring Your Commercial Building

Do Number One: Learn the signs that your building needs new wiring

A few of the signs that your electric wiring is faulty or inadequate are:

  • Old, cracked, or brittle wires
  • Flickering, buzzing lights
  • Circuit breakers trip frequently
  • Hot, vibrating, or scorched outlets
  • Frequent electrical shocks from outlets or machines
  • Burning smells

Business owners understand that keeping tenants or employees safe is paramount, but so are cost-saving measures.

Even if your building's electrical system is well-designed, it will need to be updated at some point.

Electrical systems may be improved by rewiring to meet business needs, increasing energy efficiency and safety, and completing this work safely is essential.

There are a number of factors to consider if you believe that your commercial building's electrical system isn't adequate for your needs or if we have suggested rewiring.

Do Number Two: Know the electrical demands of technology

It's critical to ensure that your IT system operates smoothly if you want to ensure success for your business or tenants.

Almost every industry requires a safe and secure IT system. Many older buildings in New York can benefit from rewiring to improve computers and other digital technology.

While high-speed internet connectivity is very reliant on adequate servers and internet service providers, modems, charging, and the use of multiple systems and machines can place too much stress on faulty or outdated wiring.

If you are hoping to make your business or building more efficient and save money, you may consider converting to smart technology.

Your facility's various devices are likely linked via technology infrastructure to handle communications, data, and security with outstanding dependability, precision, and speed.

All of these systems are connected through your building's wiring.

Consider a building's electrical infrastructure as a virtual central nervous system that supports various technologies.

As licensed electricians, we know that rewiring is the perfect solution for upgrading technology systems in your commercial property to accommodate smart appliances and devices.

New wiring solutions will be able to handle high-bandwidth digital signals from equipment such as computers, monitors, security systems or cameras, and electric-powered tools, and even allow for electric vehicle charging stations.

Do Number Three: Allow for modern commercial power demands

Many older structures in New York City were built with 60 or 120-amp electrical circuits. With technological progress, more machinery and equipment are now needed for connection.

Overall, electricity demand has increased, leaving these old circuits insufficient to power all of today's commercial facilities' electronics.

If you have an older building that has not been upgraded, your building's electrical system is likely outdated and requires rewiring.

Suppose you notice some signs of trouble, like lights that flicker when turning on another machine.

In that case, your equipment shuts itself off for no apparent reason, and you have extension cords running between different circuits; there is a good chance that your building requires an upgrade.

If you notice corrosion or other deterioration on the circuit panel, one of our electricians should replace your wiring. New, adequately insulated wires will reduce the high risk of fire due to voltage flow through exposed parts.


The Don'ts of Rewiring Your Commercial Building

Don't Number One: Forget about why rewiring is important

The electrical system of your commercial property is critical to keeping occupants safe and the business running smoothly.

If you're looking into rewiring, many benefits will give you peace of mind knowing that your wiring is updated.

Outdated or bad-quality wiring can have significant financial, operational, and other ramifications on a business. Commercial-grade wiring requires the expert work of licensed electricians.

It's a good idea to contact licensed electricians that specialize in commercial projects that can ensure that your business is up-to-date with the latest technology and make sure you're not losing any revenue due to faulty devices or appliances on older wires.

Rewiring also protects employees or tenants by ensuring their safety and comfort.

Rewiring can also improve your commercial electric system's efficiency, which will save you money on energy costs over time and help the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from power plants that generate electricity.

Don't Number Two: Forget about the importance of lighting

Lighting in commercial properties also has an impact on the emotional and physical well-being of workers. A business building's lighting is also a significant energy consumer and heat producer, and updating wiring ensures that energy-efficient lights and appliances can function correctly.

In the United States, roughly 12% of commercial electricity consumption is spent on illumination.

The right lighting system can be the difference between a dull work environment and one that is welcoming.

Incorporating energy-efficient lights with controls, electric sources, and natural light will give your office an aesthetic polish and make it easier on employees' eyes!

CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) or LEDs are perfect options because they last longer than traditional bulbs while still providing quality illumination—all reducing energy consumption, therefore minimizing financial costs as well as emissions.

Don't Number Three: Forget about the importance of electric control

As technology advances, electric controls become more sophisticated and integral parts of daily life at work or at home.

Electricity is now used for heating, cooling, ventilating, lighting, communications, and powering various appliances that help streamline your business operations—making electric controls critical for commercial buildings' success.

Rewiring your commercial building's electric systems ensures that new devices and appliances are compatible with the existing wiring system and allows for further additions later on down the road.


Kleinknecht Electric Company 

Contact Kleinecht Electric Company to get a thorough evaluation of your commercial electric needs so we can tailor-fit an electrical solution for you!

The proper electrical system will save money, protect employees or tenants from dangerous hazards, and help businesses operate more efficiently.

Even if you don't require rewiring due to electrical issues or aging wires, you may consider upgrading for different reasons.

For example, if you're going to renovate, automate with smart systems, or install new equipment that will put a strain on your electrical system, rewiring is a good idea. If you want to add air conditioning or electric heating, this is especially important.

Our electricians at Kleinecht Electric Company can work with you to ensure that your business's electrical system is safe and can handle demands.

We are a licensed electrical contractor in New York City that specializes in electrical system rewiring and upgrades. Contact us today for a commercial building inspection or any one of our many services offered.


Rationale

With electric rates rising and the effect of carbon emissions on the environment becoming a top concern for many, it makes sense to rewire your building’s electrical.

Rewiring your commercial building has numerous benefits. Not only does this make buildings safer and more efficient for employees, building owners, and tenants; it allows for automation and further technological upgrades.

When it comes to commercial rewiring:

  • DO Learn the signs your building needs new wires
  • DO Know the electrical demands of technology
  • DO Allow for modern commercial demands
  • DON'T forget about the importance of proper electrical
  • DON'T forget about good lighting
  • DON'T forget about electrical control.

Is it time to rewire your commercial property?

Our electricians at Kleinecht Electric Company can work with you to ensure that your business's electrical system is safe and can handle demands.

Contact us today for a commercial building inspection or any one of our many services offered.


Kleinknecht Electric Company

,https://www.kecny.com

19 West 44th Street

Suite 500

New York, NY

10036

(212) 728-1800

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