Why Do I Need Electrical Inspections & Testing? Although your electrical wiring and appliances may seem to be in good
condition, electrical inspections and testing is still important. Inspections will
identify any issues with your electrical before they become a big problem,
delivering a cost-effective service to prevent repairs being needed. WELCO
Electrical Services work with domestic and commercial clients, ensuring we
can provide electrical inspections and testing to all appliances.
How Often Should I Test Electrics? It is important to regularly test electrics and make sure
that there is no loose wiring which could cause a problem in the future. Having
regular testing will prevent electrical problems occurring and keep all electrical
appliances functioning correctly. If you are a homeowner, electrical testing
may not be required that often. Although you can have annual electrical testing
for the highest level of safety, usually this will only be needed every ten
years.
Of course, if you do experience issues beforehand, you
should never avoid testing as it could improve your electricals. For a business
owner, electric testing should be done at least every 5 years, preventing
problems occurring across a commercial site or property and making sure your
business runs smoothly. This is the same for landlords, ensuring your tenants’
electricals are safe to use. However, there are exceptions when it will be needed
more often, such as a change of tenant.
For swimming pools, to remain safe, yearly inspections
and testing should be completed, along with 3 years for caravans.
What’s In An Electrical Inspection? During an electrical inspection and testing, there are
several checks that should be made to reduce any risks or hazards, as well as
restoring the original condition of your electricals if there is an issue. The contents
of the inspection will often find any:
Defective Electricals Electrical Overloads (Equipment/ Circuits) Lock of Bonding Potential Fire Hazards Potential Shock Risks Tests should always be carried out by fully qualified
electricians, using the best equipment and industry methods to ensure the safety
of each appliance or circuit. Whether you are having domestic or commercial
electrical testing, a full inspection is carried out, identifying any issues
with your electricals, before testing and repairing potential issues.
When To Have Electrical Testing It can be difficult to know when you need electrical testing.
Although it is important to have this done frequently to identify any issues,
it is not always possible to know when electrical testing is needed. Therefore,
to prevent electrical repairs and breakdowns within your home, there are several
signs you can look out for. This includes:
Flickering Lights Hot Outlets & Switches Regular Voltage Spikes Sparks If you notice any of these issues, it could be a sign that electric
testing and inspections is needed. This will prevent any further issues and
could deal with the problem before it actually becomes an issue for your home
and a health and safety hazard.
Book Electrical Inspections & Testing Electrical inspections and testing can improve the performance
and condition of all electricals, ensuring their durability is improved. If you
are encountering any problems with electricals, you should always have
inspection and testing for the highest level of safety.
For more information regarding the services we have
available, speak to WELCO Electrical Services today. You will always receive a
fast response from our team, with no delays to book testing and inspections.
Call us today on 07957 232388 or fill in
our contact form
to make an enquiry.