Expert Electrical Inspection Services for Your Home

Outdated wiring poses a serious risk. Electrical fires or accidents can lead to personal injury and cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home. Many of these incidents result from poor installation, aging components, or a lack of maintenance. Fortunately, these dangers can be prevented. With CMW Electric’s Whole-Home Safety Inspection, you can identify and address potential hazards before they become costly problems.

Common Electrical Hazards We Identify:

• Frayed wiring and arcing: Worn or damaged wires can spark, increasing the risk of fires, especially in older homes or areas with pest activity.
• Burning odors or sizzling sounds: These warning signs often point to overheating outlets, loose connections, or failing appliances that require immediate attention.
• Dimming lights and frequent breaker trips: Repeated outages or flickering lights may indicate overloaded circuits or deteriorating wiring behind walls.
• Federal Pacific Electric breakers: These breakers were installed in millions of American homes from the 1950s to the 1980s. They appear safe but can overheat and become a fire hazard. These should be replaced by a professional electrician like the ones at CMW Electric.
• Zinsco panels: Extremely popular in North America for years, these breaker panels may overheat and melt. This can cause fire or electrical shock. These should be removed immediately.
• Fuse boxes: Old electrical systems that rely on fuses are not able to handle the power demands of the modern household. Typically, a fuse box system is rated to handle no more than 60 amps. A modern household needs to have at least 150 amps of electrical capacity. If overburdened, these fuses will blow and can overheat, causing damage. Sometimes a homeowner will put a larger fuse in the box to keep a circuit from blowing. This is a fire hazard as it may cause wires to overheat.

If you notice any of these issues, don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact us today for an expert evaluation of your electrical system.