A home is more than just a place to live—it’s also a major financial investment. Before you buy a new home, you should have it inspected so you have an accurate understanding of its condition. Our team at Towne & Country Property Inspections has extensive experience in the home inspection business, which gives you peace of mind knowing you’ll receive a thorough report of the home you are looking at.
In this article, we will focus on electrical inspections specifically, going over what exactly we look at when examining a home’s electrical systems.
- Wiring – One thing our inspectors will look at when conducting an electrical inspection of your home is the wiring. We’ll check the walls for signs of damage from overheated wires, and we’ll look at the wires themselves where possible to assess their condition. Faulty wiring is a serious fire hazard, so it’s important to check the state of the wiring before buying a new home to ensure you and your family will be safe should you move in.
- Panel – Another key item we’ll look at during your electrical inspection is the electrical panel or control box. This panel is responsible for distributing wire from the grid into the various circuits inside your home, and it can cause serious issues if it’s overloaded or faulty. Our inspectors will check the panel and its breaker switches to make sure everything is in good working order.
- Shock and Arc Inhibitors – A third part of the electrical system we will check is the GCFI and ACFI circuits. Essentially, these circuits are equipped with devices designed to detect and prevent electric shocks or arcing. They are an important safety feature, so we’ll make sure they are in optimal condition as part of our electrical inspection.