Electrical Safety Inspections
SS Electrical offers homeowners and businesses throughout Richmond annual electrical safety inspections to protect your property.
Overview of Electrical Safety Inspections
Over time, your electrical system can wear down and failures can occur. These failures can cause serious damage to your property and its occupants. SS Electrical Solutions offers yearly inspections of your electrical system to:
- diagnose wiring and other components that may have degraded over time
- reduce the risk of costly system failures or electrical fires
- ensure problems are timely detected to maximize warranty coverage
- reduce unexpected power outages
- locate any potential electrical shock risks
- avoid insurance rate increases that occur with additional claims
- improve the safety and reliability of your system
Electrical Safety Inspections ensure your system is safe and up to code. Our inspections include a thorough inspection of critical components of your electrical system, such as wiring, electrical panels, and grounding.
Whether you're purchasing a new home, if your home is over 25 years old, or if you've made recent renovations, reach out today for a quote for your home or commercial building.
Features of the Electrical Safety Inspection
Light Fixtures
Wiring
Outlets & Switches
Grounding
Panel
Report
At SS Electrical Solutions, our Electrical Safety Inspection is an overview of your entire electrical system. We test a number of items, including but not limited to:
- GFCIs & AFCIs
- overloaded circuits
- outdated wiring
- faulty breakers
- outlets are not overloaded with plugs
- safety caps are used when appropriate
- cords are in good condition (not damaged or frayed)
- cords do not run under rugs, furniture legs, or near hot appliances
- appliances are used away from water
- appliances that get hot, such as heaters, are not near flammable items
- small appliances are off or unplugged when people leave home
- fire extinguisher is readily available in the home
- extension cords are used properly (indoor or outdoor)
We'll provide a detailed report of our findings and recommendations for necessary repairs or upgrades to ensure your home or building's electrical system is safe and up to code.
Infrared Imaging
Part of our Electrical Safety Inspection includes infrared inspection imaging. This thermal imaging service allows our trained technicians to inspect key components of your electrical system. Thermal imaging devices indicate various conditions that may indicate critical electrical failures, including hot spots related to:
- electrical overloads
- defective breakers
- faulty fuses
- damages switches
- open circuits
- unbalanced electrical load
- loose or deteriorating connections
Identifying problems within your system early allow you to avoid unanticipated electrical outages, equipment damage, or a devastating fire. Preventative measures such as infrared imaging allow you to reduce overall maintenance costs and repairs.
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SS Electrical is a local, family-owned, and operated business since 2015. We specialize in full-range electrical services for residential, commercial, and general electrical maintenance.