Content written for Electric City
Electricity is so important to all the residents of electrician Tulsa. We depend upon it for so many things in our homes and businesses. And as technology continues to expand and improve, we end up using electricity or needing it for our devices more and more. It might seem like electricity is the most important energy source and foremost Oklahomans it is.
That is why it is very important to maintain and prevent damage to your electrical equipment and from your electrical equipment. To maintain your electrical equipment in good condition, it requires a few preventative steps. Number one would be if you move into a home especially in older home give us at electrician Tulsa and call and we will happily come out and inspect your electrical setup. It is true that during inspections the electrical equipment is checked, but it is often not checked thoroughly and can easily be missed on an important thing that is not working properly. So give us a call and we can tell you what state the electrical work is in and if it needs any work at all.
It might be a good idea to have us come out every so often like once every couple of years just to inspect your meter and panels. If you live in electrician Tulsa your electrical panels and meters are probably do for a change if your house is over 10 to 15 years old. About 10 to 15 years ago building permits and codes were not as safe as they are now. Standards are higher which is good because that means that you are safer. It also means that there are many homes with outdated electrical panels.
When we come do an inspection we will definitely inspect your panel and let you know if it needs to be changed. Some panels although old can still be in good shape, but they are not up to date. Today they have many more efficient energy efficient panels and they are also safer. Also some old panels are located in very dangerous locations such as a closet or in close to a wall that has insulation. This can be a fire hazard which can be very dangerous.
A panel change out May cost a few hundred dollars, but it is well worth it if you are in need of a new one. We can usually accomplish it in one day. It is worth it to be safe and have a better panel in a safer location so that you do not have to worry about the safety of your family or having a fire hazard in your home or close to your home. It is important to have your panel inspected if your home is older. It is also a good idea to have other electrical systems in your home checked out to make sure that they are in good working order. We can help you with that just give us a call and we will easily put you on our schedule.