Checking the safe operation of electrical components in your home.

Identifying common electrical mistakes made by contractors and previous DIY homeowners.

Recognizing outdated wiring such as aluminum or knob and tube.

Pointing out overused or degraded wiring.

Spotting oversized fuses or breakers that could lead to fire.

Identifying potential fire and safety hazards.

Tips to help you save energy and reduce costs.

Letting you know the electrical in a new home is safe before you purchase it.

The service drop (where the city electrical service comes from the street or pole)

The overhead service conductors and attachment point;

The service head, gooseneck and drip loops;

The service mast, service conduit and raceway;

The electric meter and base;

Service-entrance conductors;

The main service disconnect;

Panelboards and over-current protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses);

Service grounding and bonding;

A representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles, including receptacles observed and deemed to be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI)-protected using the AFCI test button, where possible;

All ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCIs using a GFCI tester, where possible; and

For the presence of smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.