Benefits of residential electrical safety inspection

Ensuring the safety of your home should be a top priority for you and everyone who lives there. While it might not seem possible for an electrical malfunction to cause serious problems, it only takes one socket or wire malfunction to leave you or someone else in your household seriously injured or even dead.

Taking simple measures, such as having your electrical system inspected regularly, can help you ensure your home is safe. The following are some of the benefits of having an electrical safety inspection in Salem, VA performed in your residential living space.

1. Ensure your electrical system is safe for everyone in your household.

For the safety of you and those who live with you, it is important to make sure that any faulty wiring or sockets are inspected and, if necessary repaired or replaced. This will help keep you and anyone else from getting electrocuted even by simply plugging something into a wall. 

2. Ensure your meter box is installed correctly so you can dispose of hazardous material properly.

An improperly installed meter box means that any chemicals in your air conditioner condensate drain, such as oil and refrigerants, could end up in the sewage system or septic tank rather than with a hazardous materials disposal company. This could result in fines and other consequences down the road. If required, schedule a new meter box installation in Salem, VA. 

3.   Ensure your meter box is secure and protects you from power surges.

If a power surge were to occur, an improperly installed or faulty meter box means it could come loose and become a potentially dangerous projectile in such as scenario. Inspecting your current meter box can help determine if you require a new installation or can simply have the wires reattached to the box. 

4. Ensure your wiring and sockets are up to code and able to handle any appliances you might plug into them without breaking down.

An outdated or damaged wiring system can cause damage to, or even start a fire in, an appliance such as a stove or electrical heater. Electrical problems like this should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent a potential hazard from occurring. Schedule a wiring inspection to determine if any changes or repairs are needed to keep your home safe and efficient.

5. Ensure that your appliances are the right type for the circuit you use them on.

Using an appliance on an electrical socket designated for another purpose can cause damage to your appliances and even start a fire. Prevent hazards like this from occurring by having an electrician look at the wiring and sockets throughout your living space and determine what appliances can be used.

6. Ensure that all of your outlets and switches are easy to control and not overly sensitive, as electrical malfunction can easily occur in either scenario.

Damaged or faulty wiring can cause outlets and switches to become overly sensitive, potentially causing electrical malfunctions in the form of sparks when someone simply brushes against them. This is another important reason to have your home’s wiring inspected regularly. It will also help determine if you need to replace any damaged items with new ones. 

7. Ensure your outlets are up to code and able to handle various appliances.

An outdated wiring system can cause damage to, or even lead to a fire in, an appliance such as a fancy hair dryer or space heater. Electrical problems like this should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent a hazardous situation from happening. Schedule an outlet inspection to determine if any changes or repairs are needed.

8. Ensure that your home’s electrical system can handle all of the appliances you use at once, which is especially important during winter months when power usage increases throughout the house.

A faulty wiring system can cause damage to, or even lead to a fire in, an appliance such as a space heater, dryer, or fancy hairdryer. Electrical malfunctions like this should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent a hazardous situation from happening. Schedule an electrical inspection to determine if any changes or repairs are needed. For more information get in touch with Cline Electrical Services at (540) 274-5660.