6 Reasons to Schedule an Electrical Inspection

Sep 4, 2022

Google listed negligence as one of the major causes of electrical accidents in the house or at a work site. This is because a lot of people don’t know when or whom to call for expert to schedule an electrical inspection on their electrical systems when they notice that something may be about to go wrong.

The problem is that it is very easy to assume that your electrical system is in good condition, especially if you don’t know much about it. However, you may not know that your electrical system may have developed issues and may not know it.

Also, the idea that “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t apply to everything – your electrical system being one of them. This is because a fire accident is not something you should ever joke about. Aside from the loss of property, you can also lose your life or your loved ones. Hence, it will always be advisable to schedule a thorough electrical inspection when you notice something is wrong with your electrical system.

While it is very obvious that periodic inspections of your house’s electrical system can save your life and property, it is also important to know that if you ever plan on selling your house, inspecting your home electrical system will be part of the larger home inspection process before they buy your house. In short, it adds value to your house.

Now that begs the question, how do you tell when you have an electrical problem?

  1. When you notice that your switches are getting warmer
  2. Dim or flickering lights
  3. Unusually high energy consumption
  4. Some of your appliances start giving odd smells, etc.

If you ever experience any of the above listed, then you shouldn’t hesitate to call an expert to perform an extensive inspection so that it would give you a sense of all of the issues you need to address

Reasons to Schedule an Electrical Inspection

You Just Bought a House

If you are planning on buying a new house right before you move in, you will be required to schedule a thorough electrical inspection. This inspection will tell you everything you need to know about the house’s electrical system, where the problems are, and if there are any, a quick fix will be carried out.

You may be wondering why inspectors that would come to your newly bought house to check some of the things in there can’t detect and fix a faulty electrical system. The simple answer to this is that house inspectors are not like electricians; they are not professionally trained to handle all kinds of electrical problems. Hiring an electrician will help provide a complete picture of the problems.

You Want to Upgrade

If perhaps you want to upgrade your home by adding more extensions to it, then you should consider hiring an electrician to come and perform a thorough electrical inspection. This is because, in improving the house, more strain will be put on the existing electrical system. What we are saying here, in essence, is that an upgrade to your home will automatically require you to upgrade your circuit panel as well – you may even be required to buy new electrical wires to support the old ones.

When You Notice a Burning Smell

A faulty electrical system or circuit gives itself away in that it will alert you by giving out odd smells, which is never a good sign. A burning wire, in particular, has a particular odor that when you perceive it, you know you need to call an expert to help you out before it cause an accident. Therefore, if you notice that your fuse box, switch, or your sockets are giving out odd smells, don’t hesitate to call an electrician to come to check it out.

Remember The Routine Inspections

Actually, there is never a good or bad time to perform an inspection. You can do an electrical inspection randomly; you do not have to wait until you find faults in your house’s electrical system before you contact a competent electrician to perform an inspection. It is usually advisable that even if you do not notice any faults in your home electrical system, you should prioritize performing an inspection every three years.

Faulty Circuit Breakers

What a circuit breaker does in the house is very simple and super important. The circuit helps to protect your electrical appliances and every other thing that utilizes electricity. Therefore, when you notice that your circuit breaker or fuse has become faulty, an electrician is who you should call to come help fix it.

When You Hear Unusual Noises

Faulty wires and sometimes loose connections have a way of making unusual voices, and therefore, the source of these noises should be traced to ensure it doesn’t cause electrical accidents. While unusual noises from your appliances and maybe from your sockets can be managed, unusual noises from your circuit breaker or fuse should not be neglected because a faulty circuit breaker can cause a fire outbreak.

And if you can not detect where the noises are coming from, you should still call in an expert for a thorough inspection.

Final Thoughts

And finally, if, unfortunately, you live in central Vancouver and are facing any of the conditions we explained above. First, you need to take proper precautions – do not try to fix it yourself because electrical shocks are often deadly. Instead, you should contact CNA Electric for a thorough electrical inspection.