Cover your assets before the wiring does something you can't undo.

A two-minute home electrical self-check. Know which warning signs are cosmetic and which mean "call a licensed electrician today."

Start the self-check

Two-minute self-check

Tick anything you've noticed in your home in the last year.

Breakers trip or fuses blow oftenUsually an overloaded or faulty circuit. Outlets or switch plates feel warm, buzz, or look scorchedA real fire risk. Stop using it. A burning or "hot plastic" smell with no obvious source Lights flicker or dim when big appliances start Two-prong outlets, or no GFCI outlets in kitchen and bathrooms Lots of extension cords or power strips used as permanent wiring The home is 40+ years old and the panel has never been inspected Smoke detectors are older than 10 years or not interconnected

Why it matters

Electrical problems are quiet until they aren't.

Fire risk

Electrical failures are one of the leading causes of home fires, and most start inside walls.

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Insurance & resale

Old panels and ungrounded wiring can raise premiums or stall a home sale at inspection.

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Peace of mind

A documented inspection is the easiest way to cover yourself as an owner or landlord.

Who it's for

Homeowners

Before a remodel, after a storm, or when you buy an older house.

Landlords

Between tenants, and to keep a safety record on file.

Sellers & buyers

Fix the surprises before the inspector finds them.

This page is general information, not professional advice. Always use a licensed electrician for repairs.