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Electrical Safety - Urgent Electrician Wolverhampton - 24 H Electrician

You know that when buying a home, an inspection of the property is of vital importance. Is it an electrical inspection?

According to the Electric Safety Foundation International, a separate and comprehensive electrical check is required in many home purchases. The Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes electrical safety. They recommend that any home that is over 40, has undergone major renovations or major appliances added over 10 years ago, or that is changing owners receive an electrical check.

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The standard home inspection will inspect the property for structural defects, as well as for plumbing or electrical problems. You should always have a property inspected before closing. It saves you from discovering expensive surprises after your name is in place. But keep in mind that the property inspection is a surface inspection. The light switches will be activated. Connections in the attic will be examined. But you should have someone who looks a little further. What does electric inspection mean? It means someone has checked for loose sockets, checked fuse boxes and circuit breakers. All electrical equipment is tested and double checked.

Why should you worry?

Electricity is a powerful force that leads to another powerful force: fire. There are more than 165,000 electricity-related household fires in any given year. On average, 900 people lose their lives to these fires every year. Think about it, when was the last time you checked your electrical system? Are you looking for frayed or overheated cables? Do you feel your heat outlets? Do you deal with overloaded circuits? Do you put the power bulbs in your lights too high? Even if you answered yes, the chances are slim that the seller would. For example, in our recent purchase, a serious wiring problem ignored both our and our inspector's attention. If we had had an electrical inspection by Electrician Wolverhampton, the problem would have been caught. Just like a property inspection, join the electrician on a tour of your property. Ask questions and have them explain what they are checking out and why. The information can help you maintain your home's electrical system. For example, how many of us know why a switch keeps flipping and what we should do about it.

If you plan to make changes to the house, such as adding a hot tub or other important appliances, talk to the inspector. He or she could offer helpful tips and advice. Keep in mind that electricity is not something to play with. You shouldn't use 100-watt bulbs in a 40-watt fixture. Do not use extension cables throughout the house. Check smoke detectors and replace batteries regularly. Have your home inspected and prevent any problems before they have a chance to ignite a spark.

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