{"id":3263,"date":"2024-12-23T07:59:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T11:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/whats-an-electrical-safety-inspection-and-how-often-are-they-needed\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T09:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:49:02","slug":"whats-an-electrical-safety-inspection-and-how-often-are-they-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/whats-an-electrical-safety-inspection-and-how-often-are-they-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s an Electrical Safety Inspection and How Often Are They Needed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"wysiwyg  section-margins bg-white\" id=\"wysiwyg-block_fefc83b53b2882f2e87648762b90a01b\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-10 col-lg-offset-1\">\n                    <p>The electricity in your home operates behind the scenes. It\u2019s set up inside your home\u2019s walls to provide you with one of the greatest and most taken-for-granted amenities. However, the National Fire Protection Association reports that home fires due to electrical issues are the most common cause of property damage in the United States. This means that it\u2019s important to have an electrical safety inspection from a conscientious professional company to keep you and your family safe.<\/p>\n<h2>How Often Should You Have an Electrical Inspection?<\/h2>\n<p>Several factors determine the optimal frequency of electrical inspections. At HB Home Service Team, we recommend that you have a thorough electrical inspection when you purchase a home. In addition to this, homes that are 40 years old or more should have electrical safety inspections annually. If you purchase a new large appliance, it\u2019s a good idea to have your electrical system assessed. You should also have a new assessment performed during major home renovations.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens During an Electrical Home Inspection?<\/h2>\n<p>When a technician examines your home\u2019s electrical system, he or she will complete a complete examination of your entire electrical system to make sure that all electrical wiring, components, and appliances abide by legal safety standards. Electricians operate under the National Electrical Code, or NEC when assessing a home\u2019s electrical system. This code defines the limits that determine our country\u2019s minimum standards. Once the inspection is complete, the inspector will send you a detailed and prioritized checklist that features the areas of your home that require attention. It will also give you improvement recommendations and details about where you should make upgrades. An inspection may even uncover ways that you can save on energy costs.<\/p>\n<h2>An Ounce of Prevention<\/h2>\n<p>An electrical home inspection provides peace of mind by determining whether your home has outdated wiring or common wiring mistakes that were performed by contractors or your home\u2019s previous owners. Electrical inspections can find and locate problems before they have a chance to put you at risk. Contact us at HB Home Service Team if you have any questions about a home electrical inspection in Harrisburg. In addition to electrical work, our firm provides professional assistance with heating, cooling, water purification and more.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The electricity in your home operates behind the scenes. It\u2019s set up inside your home\u2019s walls to provide you with one of the greatest and most taken-for-granted amenities. 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