TROUBLESHOOTING & INSPECTION SERVICES
Electrical Troubleshooting and Inspection in Residential Homes
Troubleshooting always starts with inspecting the electrical connections at the electrical panel and any problem areas (we usually find the problem in these areas). Sometimes, a novice electrician may have put hidden wires inside the wall or attic, making it difficult to find the issue.
If it will take too long to troubleshoot an issue, we will give you the option to have us install new wire. It may be more cost effective, and is guaranteed to eliminate the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions about Electrical Troubleshooting & Inspections
When homeowners ask us to troubleshoot a problem, we often find the issue stems from loose wires, incorrect installation, or circuit overload from too much electrical power on a single circuit.
- Wires can come loose for any number of reasons:
- A poor initial connection gradually loosened over time
- The device making the connection suffered a mechanical failure
- Too much power caused excess heat to burn through the connection or loosen the wires
Typically the voltage will not be standard if a device isn’t working, or the device may be burned from where it can no longer accept an electrical connection.
Since we don’t know what the problem is yet, we only charge our flat hourly rate for an inspection. If we find that replacement or repair is necessary, we will provide you with a quote on-site before any other work is done.