Electrical Safety Inspection for your Home
Keep Your Electrical Service Panel Working
Signs your home’s electrical system may be unsafe include flickering lights, warm outlets or switches, frequent breaker trips, burning smells, and buzzing sounds from outlets or panels. Wiretech Company, a licensed electrical contractor serving Raleigh, NC and the Greater Triangle area since 1990, performs comprehensive home electrical safety inspections that check your system against National Electrical Code (NEC) standards to catch these hazards early. Our certified electricians inspect your panel, wiring, outlets and connections for shock and fire risks, which is common in homes with aging aluminum wiring or outdated panels like Federal Pacific Electric, Zinsco or Sylvania. Every inspection includes a clear report and upfront pricing, backed by our 5-year service warranty. If you’re unsure whether your home’s electrical system is safe, a professional inspection is the most reliable way to find out.
Professional Electrical Panel Installation
Let our expert team handle the installation to give you the peace of mind you deserve. When you choose us, you can rest easy knowing we:
- Follow a tried and true process for quick, efficient electrical panel service.
- Have the proper tools and equipment to get the job done right the first time.
- Are knowledgeable about local building codes to meet all safety standards.
- Ensure electrical panels work efficiently and reliably.
- Optimize your home’s overall power needs.
Reliable Electrical Panel Repair
Since your electrical panel serves as the second voltage checkpoint between the transformer and the outlet, it acts as safety equipment. The box must trip or switch off if overloaded with electricity. Failing to do so can result in overheating, which causes electrical fires and melts insulation.
If you notice any of these signs, get in touch with our team for repairs:
- Damaged parts
- Loose connections
- Flickering or dimming lights
- A panel that feels warmer than usual
- Partial disconnection from bus bars
- Outlet problems, like short circuits
- Persistent buzzing sounds
Our experts are ready to help you identify issues with your electrical panel before they call for major repairs. We’ll determine the main cause of the problem so we can deliver a lasting solution. With our years of experience and meticulous attention to detail, you can rely on us to solve electrical-related concerns confidently.
Choose Us for Quick, Reliable Electrical Panel Service in Raleigh
At Wiretech Company, we understand how much you rely on safe, stable electricity for your daily life. Count on us to expertly assess problems with your electrical panels and provide the best solution, whether that’s a simple electrical service panel repair or complete breaker replacement. For electrical panel repair Zebulon NC or the surrounding area, reach out to us. More than just our professional electrical services, we offer responsive customer support for successful home improvement and repair efforts.
Give us a call at 984-266-8599 or contact us online so we can prioritize your home’s safety and convenience.
Most homeowners have never experienced an alarming electrical malfunction, but when they do, it may be too late. In our experience with Raleigh area homeowners, an electrical safety inspection often surprises them after discovering multiple conditions that are shock hazards and/or fire hazards. One example is the 1960s and 1970s era homes that have aluminum wiring.
When it comes to older homes, there is nobody better than Wiretech Company to handle your electrical repairs and upgrades. Wiretech Company is a leading provider of electrical inspection Raleigh NC. Give yourself peace of mind that your electrical system is safe and secure by checking out the information on this page, then giving us a call.
What Does a Home Electrical Safety Inspection Involve?
During our home electrical safety inspections, we look for anything that could pose a safety hazard to the home’s residents. It is not uncommon to find open junction boxes or splices that can create both a shock hazard and a fire hazard. We also find loose connections at receptacles, junction boxes and service panels, which can start arcing and create a great amount of heat that can lead to a fire.
Two of the things we look for are the installation of properly functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as required by the NC Building Code.
We also look for properly sized light bulbs in the light fixtures. People ask, “what could an improperly sized light bulb do?” When a light bulb exceeds the listed limits on the light fixture, it can create enough heat over time to cause the insulation around the wires of the light fixture to crystalize, become brittle and break away from the wire itself. This damage causes the wire to be exposed and be a potential shock and/or fire hazard. There is a reason why light fixtures say “use a maximum __ wattage bulb.”
Overall, there are many things in your electrical system that can be dangerous and hazardous. Hiring a qualified electrician to inspect your electrical system is the safest way to get peace of mind that your home is safe and functioning properly from an electrical standpoint.
Our Electrical Safety Inspection Checklist
When your electrician from Wiretech Company inspects your home, they will use our safety checklist as a guide to inspect certain areas and identify potential issues. We will:
Switches and Receptacles
Check all switches and receptacles for proper operation and secure connections.
Light Bulbs
Check all light bulbs to make sure they are the proper wattage per the light fixture specifications.
GFCI
Check all ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles or circuit breakers for proper operation and secure connections.
AFCI
Check all arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) circuit breakers for proper operation and secure connections.
Smoke Detectors
Check all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for proper operation and replace batteries if they are battery operated.
Inspection
Check all connections and do an inspection of all service equipment, including the service panel, air conditioner disconnects, etc.
Proper Grounding
Check that proper grounding is in place for the entire house.
When your home electrical inspection is complete, we will send you a full report of our findings and any recommendations we have for repairs or possible safety upgrades that are not already in place.
How Long Does an Electrical Safety Inspection Take?
Electrical safety inspections in Raleigh usually take two to four hours. The time will depend on factors like the size of your property, the number and size of outbuildings and any outdoor electrical lighting and equipment you have.
How Often Should You Get an Electrical Safety Inspection Raleigh NC?
You should schedule an electrical safety inspection service for your home every three to five years, though private residences can often go every 10 years. The frequency will depend on factors such as the age of your house and the number of appliances on its circuits. Regular inspections will make it easier to identify potential electrical issues and make the necessary repairs as soon as possible.
When Should You Get a Safety Inspection?
If you notice these signs around your home, it might be a good idea to get an electrical safety inspection. Call the electrical safety professionals at Wiretech Company:
- If your home is 20 years old or older.
- If you’ve ever smelled something burning that you could not identify or locate.
- If your home has aluminum wiring.
- If your home has undergone a major renovation.
- If there is evidence that additional electrical work has been done in your home by a previous homeowner.
- If you’re getting ready to sell your home.
- If you are considering buying the house.
- If you see anything electrical that looks shoddy or concerning, such as covers missing, exposed electrical wires and electrical equipment hanging off of the wall.
- If you have small children in the home.
- If you are adding a new appliance.
- If a major storm has caused water damage to your electrical system.
- If your electricity bill has been unusually high.
- If you want peace of mind that your electrical system is safe and secure on homes of any age.
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Home Electrical Inspection Raleigh NC
Wiretech Company’s home electrical safety inspection service for Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the greater Triangle area will keep your electrical system in check by identifying any problems and providing practical solutions. Owner Mike Jones and his team have comprehensive experience doing electrical work in older homes. They take special pride in their expert knowledge of older electrical systems and the unique challenges in wiring and circuitry upgrades in older homes. We are knowledgeable about the electrical code requirements for homes in the Raleigh area, since we have served the area for more than 30 years.
An electrical safety inspection is included as part of our Home Value Plans. When you sign up for this plan, you will receive one safety inspection per year up to three years. The electrical safety inspection cost is discounted, and the dispatch fee is waived for ultimate savings and a safe home.
Schedule an electrical safety inspection for your home by contacting us online or calling 984-266-8599.