Electrical Inspections
Benefits of an Electrical Safety Inspection
An electrical home inspection is important for the safety of your home and everyone in it. Getting your home’s electrical system checked by a professional will offer you peace of mind by:
- Ensuring the safe operation of electrical components in your home
- Identifying common electrical mistakes made by contractors and previous DIY homeowners
- Recognizing outdated wiring such as aluminum or knob-and-tube
- Identifying electrical wiring and components that may have degraded over time
- Allowing for the correction of fire and safety hazards
- Meeting insurance risk assessment inspections requirements
- Letting you know the electrical in a new home is safe before you purchase it
When Do You Need an Electrical Safety Inspection?
There are specific times when homeowners should schedule an electrical home safety inspection. The Electrical Safety Foundation recommends that homeowners make an appointment for an electrical home inspection at these times:
- When purchasing a home
- When a home is 40 years or older
- When adding an appliance
- When a home has had a major renovation
What does our Electrical Home Safety Inspection Include?
We know just what to look for when it comes to residential electrical hazards. An electrical home inspection from Infinity Electrical and Inspection covers:
- Verification of proper light bulb wattage
- Switch and wall outlet operation and condition
- Shock or electrocution hazards
- Verification that arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are operating properly
- A check of all safety and security lighting
- Confirmation of grounding systems
- Validation of appropriate surge protection
- Verification of the proper placement of smoke detectors
- Testing of smoke detectors
- Testing of carbon monoxide detectors
- Inspection of the electrical panel for appropriate labels, amps, and operation
- An examination of outdoor electrical systems
- A detailed, prioritized report on all areas of attention concerning the electrical system of your home