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Scheduled Semi-annual Inspections

 

On a scheduled semi-annual basis, Double Diamond Electric will visit your location and perform precision electrical inspections.

  • Test Electrical Panel

  • Test All Breakers

  • Visual Inspection of Electrical Bus Bars

  • Visual Inspection of all Components and Available Wiring

  • Test Switch Operations

  • Check Grounding to House

  • Check Incoming Voltage

  • Check Total Working Amperage

  • Check GFCI Outlets and Performance

  • Check ARC Fault Protection

  • Test All 120V/9V Smoke Detectors

  • Electrical Load Test HVAC

  • Document Any Deficiencies

  • Provide Pricing to Correct Any National Electrical Code Violations

 

Checking Your Home for Possible Electrical Problems

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  • You can use a multi-meter to test your electrical circuits and outlets. They measure the amount of electricity passing through the wiring circuit that supports the outlet. This will tell you if there is an overload or bad wire that is letting the electricity escape along a different path.

  • In addition, you can look for:

  • Blackened outlets

  • Burn marks on the ceiling, walls, or around outlets

  • Outlets that won’t let you plug in an electronic device

  • Outlets that won’t hold the plug in firmly

  • Switches that don’t operate correctly

  • Lights that flicker

  • Loose light fixtures

  • Ceiling fans that make loud mechanical noises

  • Outdoor outlets that don’t have protective covers

  • No GFCI outlets that are located near water sources

  • Burning rubber or plastic smells

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Professional Electrical Inspections Cover Everything

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  • Professional electrical inspections will cover every electrical component in your home. Wiring damage and outlet damage are two of the most common issues our electricians find. The cause of the damage could be anything from power surges to electrical repairs that weren’t done right some time ago.

  • Lighting strikes and power-grid switching by the electric company do often cause power surges that damage the outlets. While lighting is by far more responsible for power surges, service from the electrical provider can be so powerful that they do cause wiring damage.

  • You have to understand that too much electricity being forced through a wire can blow out everything along that wiring circuit. Your hardwired lighting, HVAC system, and anything plugged into that circuit of wiring can get fried too.

  • When you hire a qualified electrician for an electrical inspection, they will test the circuits that run to the outlets and switches for signs of damage. They’ll test the circuit for overloads and visually inspect the entire system for any problems as well. Your electrical panel will be tested and inspected for a possible upgrade. The power sufficiency of the entire system will be checked to make sure you don’t need a panel upgrade.

  • This is definitely the time to tell your electrician about any outlet or lighting problems you’re aware of that haven’t already been repaired.

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