Home Safety Checks

Peace of Mind Starts Here: Home Electrical Inspections

Electricity is running through your home right now, delivering power to all sorts of devices and appliances. It is a powerful tool that we need and use daily, but it can also be dangerous.

The problem is we can’t see our electrical systems operating. That means we can’t tell if there are damaged wires behind walls. And we won’t always know if something is wrong with a breaker or outlets in the bathroom and kitchen.

Damaged wires or faulty components often go unnoticed. That's why regular electrical safety inspections with Mountain Home’s licensed electricians are important. Contact us today for a thorough home electrical inspection. 

Reasons You Need a Home Electrical Inspection

Every electrical system needs updates and repairs over time. The best way to discover potential issues before they become costly or dangerous is with an electrical safety inspection from Mountain Home Services.

• Safety assurance: Electrical systems degrade over time due to wear and tear, posing potential hazards such as electrical fires or shocks. An inspection by a licensed electrician ensures your home meets safety standards and identifies any existing or potential risks.
  
• Home buying or selling: Whether purchasing a new home or preparing to sell, an electrical inspection is crucial for assessing the condition of the property's wiring, outlets, and fixtures. It provides transparency and confidence in the transaction process.
  
• Renovation or remodeling: Planning a renovation project? A thorough inspection by a licensed electrician will ensure your electrical system can support the changes and meet current building codes. 
• Peace of mind: Routine home safety checks offer peace of mind, knowing that your home's electrical infrastructure is in optimal condition. Detecting issues early on can prevent costly repairs and potential safety hazards.

Signs You Need a Home Safety Inspection

If you notice any of these signs below in your home, call Mountain Home Services as soon as possible so we can inspect your electrical system. 

• Frequent circuit breaker trips: When your circuit breaker trips, it’s for an important reason. Frequent trips may mean one of your appliances is short-circuiting or overloading your breaker, or a ground fault may be causing it to trip repeatedly.
  
• Strange odors, scorching, or smoke: Smoke, odors, and scorching are all signs of burning. A frayed wire may be sparking behind your walls, or one of your outlets may be shorting. Contact Mountain Home Services as soon as possible to look at your electrical system and find a solution.
  
• Buzzing or vibrating outlets and switches: Loose wiring is the most common cause of buzzing, humming, or vibrating outlets and switches, especially in older homes. Other potential issues may be your breaker, poor installation, or temperature changes causing connections to expand or contract. 
  
• Warm outlets: When an appliance or device is plugged into an outlet that is warm to the touch, you have an issue. Warm outlets are serious fire hazards. They indicate that your appliances use too much energy compared to the wiring capacity in your outlet. This overload in the system can lead to ignition. 
• Flickering lights: Flickering lights can represent a variety of issues, ranging from simple to complex. It’s possible there’s just something wrong with your bulbs. You could also have a bigger issue, such as loose or outdated wiring or circuit overload. 
• Rodents: If you spot evidence of rodents, your electrical system may be at risk. Rodents are infamous for chewing on wires and damaging your electrical in the deepest crevices of your home.