How Do You Inspect A Homes Electrical Connections?
Learn how to perform a visual inspection on your home’s electrical connections to insure their overall performance, condition and functionality. Unlike most newer homes, older homes have an exterior electrical service drop area where electricity is routed into the home. You want to inspect this area, (generally located on a back, corner of a house), to see if the drop is securely anchored to the house. Also check to see if the insulation on the service wire is intact and that there are no openings between the service drop and the house that will allow water to enter the home. Now check the home’s electrical meter. Note if the meter is securely attached and that it is working properly. Next, go through the home and inspect each accessible outlet and electrical switch. Check for warm or scorched outlet covers that might possibly indicate a short or loose connection. Remember, all of the home’s outlets, switches and electrical junction boxes must have covers. The next step is to check the
