Every home needs to undergo an electrical safety inspection. The leading cause of house fires is electrical wiring problems and the main cause of home electrocutions occur when small appliances are plugged into inadequate outlets.
These accidents can be prevented by an electrical safety inspection from our team. We are experienced in identifying problems like faulty wiring, shorted circuits, and other electrical issues.
We can even inspect your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for reliability. The safety of our community is our only concern, and we want to make sure as many homes are as secure as possible.
When is it necessary for an Electrical Safety Inspection?
There are times when you should always have an electrical safety inspection done on your home. When you are buying a new house or making any kind of major renovations to your home, you need to have an inspection performed.
Another good time for an electrical safety inspection is when you are adding a major appliance. All homes that are over 45 years old need to be inspected to find any problems due to wear and tear.
What Some Benefits of an Electrical Safety Inspection?
Our inspection services can help homeowners to protect their homes by offering a number of benefits, such as:
Identifying outdated or faulty wiring
Identifying safety and fire hazards
Preventing fire by evaluating oversized breakers and fuses
Recognizing electrical errors made by previous homeowners or contractors
Reducing utility costs and saving energy
What Do Electrical Safety Inspections Entail?
Our team will also check for electrocution or shock hazards and authenticate proper surge protection.
We will verify that arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are functioning correctly and examine the condition and operation of:
Wall outlets
Switches
And dimmers
As well as test security and safety and check for appropriate light bulb wattage.
Will You Make Sure My Home Is Safe?
When you have one of our knowledgeable Washington, DC Metro electricians perform your home electrical safety inspection, you can definitely rest assured that your family is safe and secure from electrical hazards. Our technicians are fully licensed, and insured and will provide you with friendly, professional service that respects your time and property.
Give us a call today at 571.409.3023 to schedule your inspection in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding Washington DC Virginia-Maryland Metro Area.