Without proper grounding, you and your home could suffer from burned-out electronics and appliances, electrical fires, and potentially deadly electrical shock.
Has My Home Been Properly Grounded?
Without special testing equipment, it may be difficult to tell. Just because you have three-prong outlets does not mean the outlets – or your home – are properly grounded. These outlets must be properly wired into your home’s main grounding wire for proper protection. There is also more to grounding than sticking a big metal rod in the dirt, such as properly attaching wires, grounding your home’s water pipes correctly, and much, much more. If you don’t want your electrical to behave badly, you can ensure it is properly grounded by having it inspected by a licensed, qualified electrician.
Grounding: Age Matters.
Newer homes, as a result of increased safety regulations, are typically properly grounded. Older homes, on the other hand, may not have had a proper grounding experience, or any at all. Homes built before 1950 are especially at risk. You should always have your home, regardless of age, inspected for proper grounding by a licensed, qualified electrician to avoid the potential risks of fire, electrical shock, and property damage. You never know what the previous resident did without a permit.
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