Wiring problems in older homes do not always make themselves obvious before something goes wrong. Nazareth has a mix of older borough properties and newer suburban homes, and the electrical systems we find inside them vary considerably. Kelley Electric handles everything from targeted circuit additions to full whole-house rewires for residential customers throughout Nazareth.

Whole-House Rewiring

A full rewire replaces all of the branch circuit wiring throughout your home with new, code-compliant wiring. It is a significant project that involves working in walls, ceilings, attics, and crawl spaces. For homes with active knob-and-tube wiring or seriously deteriorated insulation, it is often the most thorough and lasting solution.

Common situations that lead Nazareth homeowners to a full rewire include:

• Active knob-and-tube wiring still in service
• Wiring with deteriorated insulation from age or heat exposure
• A history of DIY electrical work that was not done correctly
• Aluminum branch circuit wiring from the 1960s and 1970s
• Preparing an older home for renovation or sale

Knob-and-Tube Wiring Replacement

Knob-and-tube wiring was standard in homes built before roughly 1950 and shows up in a number of Nazareth’s older borough properties. It was not built for modern electrical loads, becomes brittle with age, and many insurance companies will not cover homes with active knob-and-tube systems or charge significantly higher premiums.

Replacing knob-and-tube requires running new wiring throughout the affected portions of the home. We handle all of it and make sure the finished work passes inspection.

Aluminum Branch Circuit Wiring

Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s sometimes have aluminum branch circuit wiring rather than copper. Aluminum expands and contracts differently than copper, which can loosen connections over time and create fire hazards at outlets, switches, and fixtures. We address aluminum wiring through approved remediation methods that restore safe operation without necessarily requiring a full rewire.

Dedicated Circuit Installation

Dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, window AC units, EV chargers, and hot tubs all require dedicated circuits. If you are adding any of these to your Nazareth home, we run the circuit, install the correct outlet, and make sure the breaker is properly sized.

110V and 220V Line Installation

Adding a new circuit for a specific appliance, workshop equipment, or a part of your home that needs more capacity is work we handle regularly. We run the line, install the outlet, and size everything correctly for the intended load.

Kelley Electric has been serving Nazareth and the surrounding Northampton County communities since 2008. We are locally operated, licensed, and insured, and we work exclusively on residential properties. Schedule service or call us at (610) 395-2144.