While it’s always a good time to get your wiring checked for safety, there are times you should make it a priority. If you’re purchasing a home no matter the age, you should always have the electrical checked. Home inspectors will check the home’s electrical system and if they find something in question, they’ll put in their report that further evaluation is required by a qualified electrical contractor. That would be us. 

When there are too many items connected to the same circuit and all are operating, it can exceed the maximum for that circuit. For example, your lights in the basement and TV are working just fine, but when you start the pool vacuum it trips the breaker and all goes dark. 

As answered in the previous question, your circuit has been overloaded. Today’s electrical systems and panel breakers are designed to trip or “cut off” when they reach a maximum load. This is a safety feature built into your electrical system. We can add more outlets and circuits to prevent future occurrences.

This is commonly found in older homes. Older homes were not built with smoke detectors. We can install the proper number of fire detectors in your home to keep you safe. Once installed, it’s recommended they be replaced at least every 10 years and set reminders to check the batteries often. 

Major appliances and heaters with more bells and whistles can demand greater electrical power than your current outlet can handle. The appliance circuit requirements may exceed your current circuit load available.

GFCI outlets are typically installed in areas where water and electricity are present, such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements, garages, and outdoor spaces. They work by detecting variances in the electricity as it travels through the outlet to prevent electric shock to the homeowner.