electrical inspection

Explaining the Square D AFCI Breaker Recall

By |2025-09-30T12:45:09-06:00September 30th, 2025|Back to Basics, Electrical|

As electrical panels developed and evolved over the years, sometimes certain features turned out to be not so safe. If you do have an older panel, it's important to be aware of era-specific defects that might be present. There have been some pretty serious factory recalls throughout the decades - such as Federal Pacific [...]

Inspecting Electrical Panels: What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

By |2025-08-04T09:26:02-06:00August 4th, 2025|Back to Basics, Electrical|

In this day in age, electricity is a critical component in any household. The electrical panel essentially works as the heart of your electrical system - meant to safely and efficiently distribute electricity throughout the home. During a standard home inspection, the electrical panel (often referred to as the "breaker box") is a key [...]

My Main Electrical Panel Is At Capacity: What Does That Mean?

By |2025-01-03T11:59:01-07:00June 10th, 2024|Ask Your Inspector, Back to Basics, Electrical|

The main electrical panel is one of the most important aspects of any home. It is responsible for gathering electricity from the local provider, and distributing it safely to the active circuits throughout the house. Each panel is designed with a maximum limit of breakers or branch circuits that can be added. When performing [...]

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