Electrical Safety Inspections
Memphis Electricians Protecting Your Home or Business
At Titans Electric, we know that homeowners and business owners alike invest a great deal in insurance and the overall safety of their families and customers, but your electrical systems can sometimes be easy to overlook. As the largest cause of property damage in American structure fires, electrical malfunctions need to be repaired and prevented at all costs.
Our licensed Memphis electricians at Titans Electric are the premier team for securing the electrical integrity of your valued property.
Knowing When to Conduct an Electrical Safety Inspection
Few tests are as crucial as a safety inspection. If the wiring in your home fails, causing a potentially catastrophic fire, it's possible that it wouldn't even be detected by your home's smoke detectors, as they might be compromised as well.
In order to protect the inhabitants of your property, we recommend safety inspections:
- Upon the purchasing of a home or business
- When your structure is 40 years or older
- When you add an appliance
- Whenever your home or business undergoes a major renovation
Added Benefits of an Electrical Safety Inspection
In addition to the peace of mind in your electrical systems - knowing that your family is protected or that your business adheres to state standards - a proper inspection helps you identify and clear up problems that you very likely would not have been able to recognize.
Some of the added benefits include:
- Uncovering mistakes made by past contractors
- Identifying and replacing outdated or unsafe wiring
- Aiding in the energy efficiency of your home, saving on energy costs
- Meeting the risk assessment requirements imposed by insurance providers
Keeping Your Home Safe From Fires
Faulty wiring is a serious fire hazard, but it isn't the only thing you need to be careful of. The frequency of house fires tends to spike during colder months, but they can be devastating no matter what the date on the calendar says.
Some common causes of house fires and ways to prevent them include:
- Cooking: The biggest cause of home fires and home injuries is cooking -- more specifically, leaving items unattended. Avoid kitchen flames by keeping a close eye on the food you're cooking and ensuring items like oven mitts and food packaging are clear of burners. Always have the right type of extinguisher on hand and check it regularly to guarantee it's functioning properly.
- Chimneys and Fireplaces: It may sound strange, but a fireplace can be a dangerous place for a fire when the chimney isn't properly maintained. Have your chimney and hearth regularly inspected and cleaned to remove any creosote buildup, a highly combustible byproduct of burning wood and the primary cause of chimney infernos.
- Appliances: Remember to clean out your dryer's lint filter and outside air vent frequently. Too much lint and heat can cause a fire. Also, space heaters left on and forgotten about can be particularly hazardous.
- Holiday Decor: A dry Christmas tree or seasonal decorations and unattended candles are a dangerous combination. If you have a tree ensure it always has water, and keep festive decor away from fireplaces and candles, especially if you have young children or pets. Set up a fire escape plan and make sure everyone in your house knows what to do and where to go. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace batteries as needed. If you happen to be involved in a fire that can't be quickly and easily extinguished, get out and then call for help.
Commercial & Residential Memphis Electricians
When it comes to the safety of those inhabiting a space, homes, and business are of equal importance. Our Memphis electrical safety inspection team is passionate about ensuring the safety of others, and this love of great electrical work compels us to notice the finer details that many other electricians unfortunately miss. After you have had your safety inspection, ask about our lighting installation and how we can help provide expert lighting to your home. Take a look at our reviews!
For electrical safety inspections you can trust, call Titans Electric at (901) 509-9918 today!