Most often when purchasing a property or upgrading an older property, you may not think about the electrical system at first. That’s because most people assume working lights or other electrical equipment means that everything is just fine and therefore tend to take their electrical system for granted. But when an issue arises, that’s when you realize how important it is to maintain the electrical system and how expensive it can get if not done right. 

Simply put, an electrical home inspection is the thorough examination of everything in an electrical system including wires, components, circuit breakers, panels, conduits, electrical boxes and even common electrical home appliances. Doing an electrical home inspection ever so often can help mitigate any threats to life and property and ensure your systems run smoothly so that your family can be at ease.

Importance of conducting an annual electrical inspection 

An electrical safety inspection is essential not just for homes but for all commercial buildings or establishments where people work or live. 

Here are some of the main reasons why it is important to do an annual electrical inspection:

  • It helps to find and repair any safety hazards that may exist in your residential and commercial property.
  • One of the leading causes of house fires is faulty electrical wiring. With the help of timely electrical inspections, you can prevent any future house fires that could cause catastrophic damage to life or property. 
  • Maintain the integrity of the entire wiring system in your property.
  • Prevent electrocutions from exposure or faulty wiring.
  • Poorly maintained wiring systems can cause serious burns or worse, death.

When to conduct an electrical inspection? 

Some of the most common situations in which it is advisable to conduct an electrical inspection are as follows:  

  • When purchasing a new home – If you buy a new house, it is better to conduct an electrical inspection before moving in so your family can be safe. 
  • When you live in an old home – Many legacy homes have old systems or wirings that cannot meet the needs of our current technology. If your residential home is more than 20 years old and has never undergone an electrical inspection, it’s time for you to get one.
  • When doing renovations – When doing major renovations, it is highly possible that you’re installing new appliances. In this case, it is also advisable to do an inspection at the same time to find out if your current system can support the new needs of the home. 
  • Sudden or unknown electrical problems – If you observe a sudden electrical problem, or some electrical appliances start operating erratically, or when your circuits keep tripping, you should immediately look into it.

Who should conduct an electrical inspection? 

It’s easy to find cheap sources to do an electrical inspection, however, the costs should not be a factor especially if it is your life at stake. It is vital to ensure that the person who does the commercial electrical inspection or the residential electrical inspection has the right licenses and training to review and fix any electrical issues. Additionally, ensure that the electrical contractor walks you through every step and provides you with a sign-off safety certificate. It is also advisable to review the company’s credentials and ratings before hiring them to do the work. 

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Residential or commercial property owners looking to do an electrical inspection can contact Canadian Wire Wizards for all their electrical needs. We are a team of highly trained experts that are licensed by ECRA/ESA.

With Canadian Wire Wizards, you and your property will be in safe hands. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote.