Energy-saving Solutions
Energy-saving Solutions | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Andersonville
Is the tangle of aging wires behind your Andersonville walls costing you money and peace of mind? HEP’s energy-saving solutions team specializes in whole home rewires that replace outdated, power-hungry circuits with high-efficiency copper, smart-ready panels, and arc-fault protection. The result is a safer home that uses less electricity, reduces nuisance breaker trips, and is fully prepared for solar, EV chargers, and tomorrow’s tech—without the hot spots and voltage drops of yesterday’s wiring.
From the free energy audit to the final walkthrough, our licensed electricians treat your home like their own. We map every outlet and fixture, pull permits, and finish with thermal imaging to confirm peak performance, all while keeping drywall disruption to a minimum. If you’re ready to lower utility bills, increase resale value, and enjoy rock-solid reliability, schedule Andersonville’s most trusted whole home rewires service with HEP today.
FAQs
What energy-saving advantages come with a whole-home rewire?
Modern wiring uses correctly sized copper conductors, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and dedicated circuits that reduce resistance losses, overheating, and phantom power draw. A rewire also lets us install high-efficiency LED lighting circuits, low-voltage controls, and smart panels that constantly monitor usage. Most Andersonville homeowners see electric bills drop 10–20 % after the project because the system distributes power more efficiently and eliminates waste from outdated aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring.
How does rewiring my Andersonville home improve electrical safety as well as efficiency?
Pre-1960 homes often have degraded insulation, overloaded fuse boxes, and ungrounded outlets that create both fire hazards and voltage drops. A full rewire replaces every conductor, adds a code-compliant service panel, and grounds the entire system. The upgrade meets the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) and Chicago Electrical Code requirements, sharply reducing shock and fire risks while also giving every appliance the stable voltage it needs to run at peak efficiency.
Will a new wiring system support smart thermostats, EV chargers, and solar panels?
Yes. During a whole-home rewire we install new circuits sized for today’s high-efficiency loads—240-V lines for EV chargers, combiner boxes for rooftop solar, and Cat-6/PoE drops for smart devices. The clean, balanced circuitry prevents nuisance tripping and lets advanced equipment communicate without interference, maximizing the energy savings those technologies deliver.
How long does a complete rewire take, and will I have to move out?
Most Andersonville single-family homes (1,500–2,500 sq ft) take 3–7 working days. We plan room-by-room, so only the area we’re actively working in is without power. Many clients stay home throughout the project; if you work from home, we can schedule a temporary office circuit each day. Larger or historic properties may need up to two weeks, but we’ll give you a detailed timeline before we start.
Can I upgrade just part of my wiring instead of the whole house?
Targeted upgrades—such as a new kitchen circuit—can solve isolated issues, but mixed old and new wiring can still overheat, and insurance carriers may refuse coverage if any knob-and-tube remains. A full rewire ensures every circuit is grounded, balanced, and protected by modern breakers. It’s usually the most cost-effective path once more than 30 % of the home needs work, because labor costs drop when walls are opened only once.
Are there rebates or incentives in Andersonville for energy-efficient electrical upgrades?
Yes. ComEd’s Home Energy Savings program offers rebates on high-efficiency lighting and smart thermostats installed during a rewire. Illinois’ Solar for All and federal 30 % Residential Clean Energy Credit apply if you add solar readiness. Through 2024, the Inflation Reduction Act also provides up to $2,500 in tax credits for panel and wiring upgrades that enable heat pumps or EV chargers. We’ll handle the paperwork so you capture every available incentive.