Home Electrical Assessment

Home Electrical Assessment Prices

Price

$200.00     Please allow for 1-3 hours 

                   for a complete and thorough job.

Home Electrical Assessment will consist of checking all electrical connections in the house and Garage to insure safety for your family.  I will check all connections outlets to: Refrigerator, Electric/Gas Stove, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Washing Machine, Dryer, Boiler Furnace, Gas Furnace, Central Air Conditioning, Water Heater, Water Softener, Sump Pump and Central Vacuum.

I will check every electrical outlet, electrical switch, ceiling lights/ceiling fans for function and looseness.  I will record if any GFCI 's are needed.  

Before we go further, here are a few serious safety concerns to consider about the outlets in your home.  All are National Electrical Code (NEC) Requirements for Receptacles :

GFCI  

AFCI  

Weather Resistant Receptacles  

Tamper-Resistant (TR) Receptacles 

WHAT IS A GFCI? A ground fault circuit interrupter, called a GFCI or GFI, is an inexpensive electrical device that can either be installed in your electrical system or built into a power cord to protect you from severe electrical shocks.   Needs to be in your kitchen and bathrooms.

Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) 

 is a circuit breaker that breaks the circuit when it detects the electric arcs that are a signature of loose connections in home wiring. Loose connections, which can develop over time, can sometimes become hot enough to ignite house fires. 

 Where are Weather Resistant Receptacles required? 

According to the NEC, all 15-amp and 20-amp, 125-volt and 250-volt non-locking receptacles installed in wet or damp locations shall be weather resistant receptacles. This means they should be installed in any area exposed to weather: Residential decks, porches, yards etc. Residential and commercial pool areas.  Outdoor electrical outlets differ from indoor outlets because they have watertight covers that protect the outlet even with a cord plugged in. Plus, the National Electrical Code requires all outdoor outlets to be GFCI outlets (ground fault circuit interrupter outlets). 

These receptacles have spring-loaded shutters that close off the contact openings, or slots, of the receptacles. When a plug is inserted into the receptacle, both springs are compressed and the shutters then open, allowing for the metal prongs to make contact to create an electrical circuit. Because both springs must be compressed at the same time, the shutters do not open when a child attempts to insert an object into only one contact opening, and there is no contact with electricity. Tamper- resistant receptacles are an important next step to making the home a safer place for children.

Why require tamper-resistant electrical receptacles?

Each year, approximately 2,400 children suffer severe shock and burns when they stick items into the slots of electrical receptacles. It is estimated that there are six to 12 child fatalities a year related to this.

If homeowners do not have children, are TR receptacles required?

Yes. Owners or tenants of homes and apartments change frequently. In addition, exposure to electrical shock and burn accidents are not limited to a child’s own home. Children visit homes of relatives and friends who don't have children of their own. This requirement ensures all new homes and apartments are safe for children, whether the home is their own or they are there on a temporary basis.  

The overall objection is safety in checking all electrical connections.  Here is the Home Electrical Assessment Checklist:

Electrical Outlets will be checked for:

Check if outlet works

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI near sink 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Electrical switches will be checked for:

Check to see if light switch is safe

Check if switch works with light

Check for loose cover plate

Check if switch receptacle is loose

Ceiling Fan/Light

Check for function

Check for looseness

Check for balance/mounts

Refrigerator

Check for proper electrical connection

Check outlet  for loose connections

Other

Electric Stove

Check electrical fan connection

Check for proper electrical connection

Check outlet  for loose connections

Other

Trash Compactor

Check for proper electrical connection

Check outlet for loose connections

Other

Microwave

Check for proper electrical connection

Check outlet for loose connections

Other

Dishwasher

Check if it has GFCI outlet  

Check hardwired/outlet electrical connections

Other

Garbage Disposal

Check for proper electrical connection

Check if it has GFCI for outlet and switch

Other

Bathroom Vanity

Check if it has GFCI for outlet and switch

Other

All  Electrical outlets

Check if outlet works

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI near sink

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

All Electrical Switch

Check if switch works with light

Check for loose cover plate

Check if switch receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Ceiling Fan/Light

Check for function

Check for looseness

Check for balance/mounts

Other

Basement Ceiling Exposed joist

Check all exposed electrical wires 

Check for correctly secured

Check junction boxes

Check all outlets

Check ceiling lights

Other

Breaker Panel

Visual inspection of electrical box

Check for signs of water

Check every circuit breaker for function

Check all breaker wires for being loose

Record Loose Breaker wires

Other

Kitchen Island Electrical Outlets

Check if outlet works

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI near sink 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Kitchen Island Electrical Switches

Check if switch works

Check for loose cover plate

Check if switch receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Washing Machine

Check all switches/outlets    

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Dryer

Check all switches/outlets    

Check all electrical connections     

Other

Boiler Furnace

Check all electrical connections

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Gas Furnace

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Central Air Conditioning

Check all switches/outlets    

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Water Heater  

Check all switches/outlets    

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Water Softener

Check all switches/outlets    

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Sump Pump

Check all switches/outlets    

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Basement Washer Basin

Check all switches/outlets    

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI near basin 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Attic

Check all electrical connections   

Check function of all switches/outlets   

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

Central Vacuum

Check all switches/outlets    

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for GFCI 

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other

T.V. Wall Mounts/Shelves

Check VCR/DVR/Cable/Sound bar connections   

Check for electrical overload    

Check all switches/outlets    

Check that outlet is grounded

Check for loose cover plate

Check if outlet receptacle is loose

Check if recommend replacement

Other