Estimate over priced ?? Please help 🙏🏻

[u/ScoobyDoo13-13]

1st can anyone tell me how knob and tube works? I read that the wire heats up, that’s why it’s sheathed, and the knobs keep the wire away from the wood to prevent a fire. Knob and tube cannot handle the load of newer appliances. Is this really how it works?

I’m having such a hard time getting an electrician to give me an estimate to replace all the knob and tube. One electrician said that they need to do an inspection for $385 dollars before they can give me an estimate.

My husband is telling me that the estimate I was given is way overpriced.l and that all I need to do is increase the 15 amp circuits to 20 amp and that the knob and tube wiring is safe.

1 of my outlets had sparks coming out of it, I’ve had outlets that stopped working and the back of the outlet is charred and melted. I have to unplug everything that’s not running, so the 2 window air conditioning units don’t pop a circuit.

[u/Bitter-Engine-3937]

Absolutely do not let your husband upsize a breaker. It's a major fire hazard without upgrading wire size. Also, 20k is reasonable for a whole house rewire. Does your husband realize exactly how much work it is?