When it comes to your electrical system, nothing is more important than safety. Yet too often, homeowners don’t even consider the condition their essential electrical equipment is in until something goes wrong. This issue is compounded by the fact that all electrical work should be done by an experienced professional. In fact, DIY electrical adjustments tend to be unsafe for you and everyone else on your property.
That’s where A-TEMP Heating, Cooling & Electrical comes in. Our experienced electricians offer comprehensive electrical inspections designed to identify flaws in your system that could lead to injury or fire. Our safety inspections are perfect for new home buyers, wanting to ensure they have made a secure investment, as well as longtime property owners looking to check if the equipment in their older house is up-to-code. “But what do you get with an electrical inspection?”, you may be asking. “What exactly does the service process entail?” Luckily, our electrical experts are here to tell you all about it!
Electrical Inspections 101
There are many different parts to the average homeowners’ electrical system. On the one hand, there are the elements you can see and use every day: your lights, your outlets, your electrical switches. Then there are the components you only use when it is absolutely necessary, like your electrical panel. However, throughout the walls of your home there is a complex web of wiring and other elements that only licensed and certified electricians know how to handle. To ensure that your entire electrical system and not just the parts that you see are protected, you will need to call a professional.
When you hire our skilled electricians at A-TEMP an inspection, they will:
- Test your lighting fixtures
- Test your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors
- Test your surge protector
- Check your wall and outlet switches
- Verify that all AFCI and GFCI outlets are functioning
- Examine safety and security lighting, as well as other exterior electrical equipment
- Confirm your grounding systems are operational
- Scan for shock or electrocution hazards
- Ensure your electrical panel is updated and safe
A-TEMP Is Your Source for All Things Electrical
After completing a thorough assessment of your electrical system, you can count on A-TEMP Heating, Cooling & Electrical to perform any general repairs and installations your property needs. It’s important to keep in mind that electrical codes change frequently, and if you want to preserve not only your home’s safety but its property value, making sure your system meets all relevant safety requirements is key. Remember, all electrical equipment experiences a certain amount of wear and tear over time, so if you have never had an electrical inspection, call the efficient electricians at A-TEMP to keep your home safe, reliable, and up-to-date today.
We are available by phone at (503) 694-3396, or you can click here to contact us online.