Putting your home up for sale involves a good deal of thought and planning, especially if you’ve lived in it for a while. As you’re preparing your house to sell it, it’s important to critique its appearance and make improvements where you can. When making electrical upgrades, it’s important to consider the wiring behind the walls and the new fixtures you select.

If the people who buy your home plan to finance it, they’ll have to have a thorough evaluation of all its mechanical systems by a licensed home inspector. The inspection will include electrical safety.

It makes sense to have an independent electrical inspection performed when you’re preparing your house to sell, especially if you’ve experienced any of these issues regarding your electrical system:

•    Circuit breakers that trip for no apparent reason. Circuit breakers are safety devices that will shut the power off to a specific area or appliance if the wires are generating too much heat. A breaker or breakers that turn off at random times could signal a wiring problem.

•    Flickering lights. You might have too many appliances, computers, or devices plugged into one or more outlets on a particular circuit. Hair dryers, toaster ovens, microwave ovens and some garage tools use a significant amount of electricity. Have an electrician from 247 Local Electrician evaluate the circuit when you’re preparing your house to sell.

•    Discoloured switches or electrical outlets. Anytime you see soot – a black stained outlet, receptacle or a light switch; it’s time to call 247 Local Electrician even if you’re not preparing to sell your home.
  

Fixing any hazardous electrical issues should be at the top of your list. If you’re making electrical upgrades as you prepare to sell your home,  call 247 Local Electrician.