Electrical systems are installed in all homes, and without them, we are not able to do many things in our lives, as electricity is an integral part of our lives. However, with time electrical systems can get loose or deteriorate, which can be life-threatening.
Therefore, to prevent your house from catching fire due to faulty electrical systems, it is important to have an electrical inspection completed on your home.
Below are the details that address how often should you have an electrical inspection done.
If you own a home/new home
If you are a homeowner, it is suggested that an electrical inspection be completed every 10 years.
New homes, in comparison to older homes, have advanced electrical wiring. Electrical wirings of new homes are barely touched, which is why the recommended period is 10 years.
For rental property/old homes
For rental property, it is suggested that the landlord or owner, have an electrical inspection of the home completed every 3-5 years. This same suggestion applies to owners of older homes.
The time frame of older homes, in comparison to newer homes, is less. This is because most of the older homes have old electrical wirings, which can lead to fast deterioration. In addition, landlords should also complete a thorough electrical inspection before renting the property to renters. This ensures that all the electrical wiring is safe and functioning properly.
These specified periods are just recommended, and, you can have an electrical inspection completed earlier if something seems to be not working correctly. This leads us to how can you know that if something is wrong with your electrical systems is one of the primary questions?
Here are so tips and warnings that something might be not working correctly:
- Flickering lights, sparking sockets, and tripping breakers.
- Burning smell from the sockets or your electrical equipment
- Electrical equipment getting too hot even without high use
- Sockets getting too hot or giving off heat
- Buzzing near the electrical sockets and switches
- Sockets and switches that previously worked are no longer working
- Frequent blowing of fuses
If you are facing any of these issues, make sure to contact an electrician to have an electrical inspection.
What does an electrician during the inspection do?
An electrician will thoroughly inspect your electrical system by inspecting the switches, outlets, and wiring to be sure everything is working properly. The electrician then will discuss any issues and how to have them corrected.
In conclusion, this goes over reasons why having an electrical inspection completed is important and how often it should be done. If you are looking to hire a professional electrician to have an electrical system inspection completed, contact Swartz Electric at 719-457-2218 today.