When Do You Need to Get an Electrical Inspection?

An electrical inspection will ensure your home or business’s wiring and other electrical components are in good working order and do not pose a hazard to yourself or your family. A comprehensive electrical inspection may involve the following:

    Determining any electrical hazards

•    Checking for uncovered permanent wiring 
•    Checking for any exposed wires  
•    Checking for outdated wiring  
•    Testing safety switches  
•    Examining the power box 
•    Checking safety switches T
•    Testingpower points and lighting  
•    Noting the location of smoke alarms and testing them S
•    Scanningfor any electrical items that don’t comply with current government    regulations

Knowing exactly when you need an electrical inspection done on your home can be tricky, which is why we’ve compiled a list of occasions where you may need an electrician to come and take a look at the electrical system in your home.

Room Heating

• An electric heater (1500W) uses 4.5kWh of electricity during a period of 3hrs or 135Kwh per month.
• Insulate the ceiling.
• Keep doors to unheated rooms closed. Draughts through doors and windows can increase room-heating cost by as much as 15%
• Use lower wattage heaters. Our cold season seldom warrants elaborate heating systems. Ensure that the heater has a thermostat.
• Curtains also help to retain heat in a room
• Always make sure that the aluminium part at the back of your heater is clean and shining because it helps to emit heat into the room. Once it has turned black, you can coat it with foil paper so that your room remains warm.