When it comes to the electric in your home, you might be happy as long as the appliances work and the lights go on when you need them to do so. However, home electrical maintenance is about more than just what you can see. Instead of waiting for issues to arise, consider the benefits of having an annual check of your home’s system.

PROTECTING AGAINST FIRES

As you’re considering fire safety, you might think of steps such as creating a plan for the family, not leaving the stove on unattended and putting out candles before going into another room. However, home electrical maintenance also has to do with fire safety. Electrical issues can cause devastating fires that destroy your home and claim lives. Annual home electrical maintenance helps you to learn about issues before they have the chance to create destruction.

UPGRADING YOUR SYSTEM

After adding some new features to your home, you may feel quite eager to just start enjoying them, yet these upgrades could add to fire safety issues and other malfunctions if your house does not have the proper electrical system to support all of the devices. Home electrical maintenance can allow you to get electrical inspections to determine if upgrades are needed. For example, you may need to increase the amount of amps to your house.

GROUNDING YOUR HOME

Opting for inspections could also reveal that your house isn’t grounded, which could pose a serious threat to your family. While this project can take some time and cost money, it is worth it for the safety of your loved ones. Without home electrical inspections, you may not know that your house lacks grounding. In fact, you may not even know what grounding is and why it matters for safety purposes.

PROTECTING EQUIPMENT

Chances are that you have a number of different devices and appliances plugged in at any given moment. When the system in your house is bad, these devices might be destroyed. In addition to posing a fire safety issue, you could lose hundreds or thousands of dollars on items that are ruined by an improper electrical system. By hiring experts, you can learn about damage that has already occurred and ways to prevent future damage.

SAVING YOU MONEY

You may feel hesitant to call because you’re afraid of the price tag attached to such a visit. However, failing to have proper checks done on your home could actually lead to greater costs in the long run. For example, if you have an inspection now, you can learn about problems while they are in their early stages.

MEETING CODE

While you may not realize it, the electric in your home is actually supposed to meet the standards of the National Electric Code in order to protect you with the highest levels of safety. When new work is performed, it must meet this code. Opting for annual home electrical maintenance can let you know if your home is not up to code. You may wonder why you can’t just code requirements checked once. The reason is that the code has and does change. Chances are that more requirements for your safety will be put into place in the future.

KNOWING YOUR HOME

After a year goes by, you will likely need to explain the particulars of your house to the electricians again as they have many other clients, but as time goes on, working with one electrical company can have benefits. As the electricians get to know your house and where electrical components are located, the process can run more seamlessly. You might also start to follow the professionals on social media to see when they have new features and products to offer.

ASKING QUESTIONS

If you notice that something seems off with your electrical system, you should call a professional immediately. Having this service performed also means that you get the opportunity to ask questions. Knowing your home is important, especially when it comes to the parts of it that could pose a serious threat to your loved ones.

NOTING ISSUES

By having annual home electrical maintenance, you can also learn about safety hazards and usage problems that you have accidentally created. For example, you might be improperly using extension cords in your house, or you may be running an air conditioner without having it on its own line. Without professionals, you may not even know that these situations could cause problems. Experts in the industry can identify the issues and help you determine how to resolve them.

MAKING UPGRADES

You might also want to make some other upgrades to your house. Putting some new lighting fixtures into the ceiling can brighten up the place, or seeking a new surge protector can help you to feel more comfortable with your electronics. Speaking with a professional about these upgrades is a smart decision. By having these conversations during your appointment, you can learn about the savviest and safest options for your home.

PREPARING FOR SALE

If you’re planning to sell your house, you may need to make some changes. When you have your annual home electrical maintenance appointment, you can speak with the team about changes that can enhance your home. Also, when your house is not up to code or contains dangerous issues, you are likely to encounter a difficult time selling the property. Dealing with that stress and extra time later on can just add to the burden of selling a house. Take the time to deal with these issues now.

Waiting until a problem arises with your electrical system is not the best idea. Doing so can cost you time and money. Furthermore, waiting can even pose a hazard to the structure of your home and, more importantly, to the safety of your loved ones. Call and make an appointment with us today.

Mister Sparky® of Oklahoma City, America’s On-Time Electrician, serves the Oklahoma City, OK area with a team of certified electricians in Edmond, Midwest City, Norman, Yukon, and Del City. In addition to emergency electrical repairs, some of the electrician services provided by the company include electrical outlet/switch repair, ceiling fan installation, lighting installation, residential wiring repair,landscape lighting installation and home electrical inspections. Call us today at (405) 213-0791 to schedule an appointment!