Benefits Of Electrical Safety Inspections

Nov 12, 2022

One thing that many homeowners believe in is that if something is not broken, it shouldn’t be fixed. This, without mincing words, is one of the thoughtless things anyone could ever believe in. This is because there are some things you should never allow to spoil before fixing them. For example, if you have a leaking roof and the rainy season is setting in, you can call a builder to come and fix it instead of waiting for heavy rain/wind to knock the roof off.

The same thing can be said about your house’s electrical system. Because it has yet to develop a fault doesn’t mean it won’t develop one in the nearest future. And as you know, an electrical problem is something you can not afford to experience because of the severity of the danger it brings forth.

The blackout you will experience when an electrical problem is even the least of the Issue. The real worry lies in the accidents a faulty house electrical system can cause or bring. Therefore, it is always advisable to fix it before it gets faulty.

Another thing to note is that this electricity safety protocol does not exclude anyone. It doesn’t matter if you have just moved into a new house or have been there for a long time. You must schedule an electrical safety inspection.

Therefore, in this article, we have done the hard work compiling a list of the benefits of periodic electrical safety inspections.

So, read on to find out!

Top Benefits Of Professional Electrical Safety Inspections

As a homeowner, the maintenance and upkeeping of your home rest solemnly on you – no one will do it for you! Therefore, When it comes to your house’s electrical system, you must keep electricity safety top of your mind to guarantee the safety of your family and property. Below are 4 benefits of electrical safety inspections.

·       Regular Inspection Helps to Protect Your Home From Electrical Fires

If the prospect of staying in darkness after electrical issues doesn’t scare you, surely the fire accident it could cause should change your perspective. Electrical fires can cause a lot of damage both physically, mentally, and also to your properties. For example, it can cause severe injuries, and in the worst-case scenario, it can lead to gruesome death!

At one time, the U.S Fire Administration (USFA) announced that in 2018 alone, electrical malfunction accounted for 6.8% of all residential fires in the United States. This shows how severe fire accidents can be and how common it is.

If we go by public records, Google, in particular, lists house electrical faults as one of the common causes of fire accidents. Although we are not in any way trying to compare, from what we have seen and heard, electrical fires are much more severe than all other types of fires out there.

With all that being said, you don’t have to wait before you experience an electrical fire accident before you contact an electrician to come and spot errors in your home electrical system.

·       It Helps To Detect And Mitigate Problems Early.

Another benefit of calling an electrician to come and perform electrical safety inspections is that it helps to detect errors early on. As they often say in the medical line, prevention is better than cure. The same ideology can be applied here. Early detection of errors in your electrical system can save you a lot of money and keep you and your family safe. As professional electricians, we always advise homeowners to opt for yearly inspections. And if it is a big workplace, we sometimes advise that they opt for monthly inspections (6 months, to be precise). This will help detect and solve minor electrical issues before they develop into major issues.

·       It ensures that You and Your Family are safe.

Nothing will beat going to bed in the night and having that peace of mind that nothing will happen to you and your family. Such is the confidence a periodic electrical inspection can give you. Also, if you have kids, you can’t rule out the importance of having that inspection. This is because kids are generally careless and have very curious minds. They could go straight to faulty wires or sockets and touch them if they are not within your reach. The consequence of this is that they can experience severe shock and burns. And in the worst-case scenario, it could kill them.

Therefore, to ensure this doesn’t happen, you need to hire an electrician to come and carry out a thorough inspection and fix all the issues.

·       Helps Avoid Problems With Your Electronics

If there is an issue in your home electrical system, there is a high chance that it will also affect all your appliances. House electronics such as computers, televisions, refrigerators, etc., can not withstand an electrical system that malfunctions. Either they stop working completely, or they start malfunctioning themselves.

Therefore, you need to schedule an electrical inspection because failure to do that can cause you to spend money to replace damaged electronics and gadgets.

Conclusion

Now that you know the benefits of periodic electrical inspection don’t wait until your electrical system becomes faulty before you call an electrician to fix the problems.

Therefore, if you live in Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island and want to schedule an electrical inspection or ask for expert opinions, don’t hesitate to call us today!