If your home was built before 1970, there’s a strong chance it still contains original wiring that doesn’t meet current electrical codes. Knob-and-tube wiring, which was the standard from the early 1900s through the 1940s, uses ceramic insulators and open-air conductors that were never rated for sustained high-amperage loads. Cloth-insulated wiring from the 1940s through 1960s dries out and cracks over time, exposing bare copper conductors. Aluminum branch circuit wiring from the late 1960s and 1970s expands and contracts under load, gradually loosening connections and creating fire hazards.
Even homes built in the 1980s and 1990s may need partial rewiring if the original installation was undersized. Two-prong outlets without grounding, circuits lacking AFCI or GFCI protection, and rooms served by a single 15-amp circuit are all common issues in Pacific Northwest homes that look modern on the surface but haven’t been updated behind the walls.
We remove and replace all knob-and-tube wiring with modern copper conductors rated for today's electrical loads.
Both pigtailing and full replacement options for aluminum branch circuits, depending on your home's condition and budget.
We route through attics, crawlspaces, and wall cavities using fish tapes and flex bits to minimize drywall cuts.
Washington insurers increasingly require electrical upgrades. We provide documentation for coverage reinstatement.
We map every existing circuit in your home, identifying all conductors, junctions, and connection points to plan the new layout.
Strategic placement of wall openings to minimize cuts and simplify drywall patching after the rewire is complete.
Modern copper wiring installed through attics, crawlspaces, and wall cavities. Dedicated circuits for every code-required area.
New panel if needed, AFCI and GFCI protection on all required circuits, and properly grounded three-prong outlets throughout.
We handle the final inspection, coordinate drywall patching, and ensure your home is clean and code-compliant.
Arcline Electric performs whole-home rewiring throughout the Puget Sound, including Seattle, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Woodinville, Monroe, Tukwila, Auburn, and Tacoma.
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"Our 1962 home still had original knob-and-tube wiring. Arcline did a full rewire without tearing the house apart. They were meticulous about patching drywall access points and passed inspection on the first try. Worth every penny for the peace of mind."
Shoreline, WA | Full Knob-and-Tube Replacement
"We were planning a kitchen remodel and our contractor said the existing wiring wouldn't support the new appliance load. Arcline rewired the entire first floor, added dedicated circuits for the kitchen, and upgraded our panel. All coordinated around the remodel schedule."
Lynnwood, WA | Partial Rewire + Kitchen Circuits
Schedule your on-site assessment. We’ll trace your existing circuits, identify hazards, and build a detailed scope of work tailored to your home and budget.
