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Electrical Safety Inspection Services in Des Moines, IA

Residential & Commercial Electrical Home Safety Inspections

At Mr. Electric of Central Iowa, our biggest concern is keeping customers safe. Our experienced electricians can help you with a broad range of safety measures to ensure your home and family are as safe as possible, such as wiring upgrades, whole house surge protectors, childproofing outlets, and thorough electrical safety inspections in Des Moines, IA. Electrical issues are the largest cause of property damage in house fires across the United States. Performing routine comprehensive safety inspections on your home’s electrical system is crucial to identifying any potential or existing electrical issues.

You might shrug your shoulder and say, “out of sight, out of mind,” but it’s not a good rule of thumb to have when safeguarding your home against fires and damage and protecting your loved ones. Call Mr. Electric of Central Iowa today to schedule a home safety inspection at your property to get a detailed, prioritized checklist of recommendations for your home.

Electrical Safety Inspection Services in Des Moines, IA

Residential & Commercial Electrical Home Safety Inspections

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  • There are several reasons Mr. Electric of Central Iowa can give home and business owners to have our technicians conduct electrical safety inspections at their properties. In addition to the protections they provide, your insurance company may require electrical safety inspections to be covered by their policy. Safety inspections can do all the following:

    • Offer homeowners peace of mind
    • Help them save energy
    • Help them save money
    • Maintain electrical safety throughout their homes and businesses
    • Help them find and correct safety hazards before they become dangerous
  • Electrical safety equipment should be visually inspected regularly. However, Mr. Electric of Central Iowa recommends having a licensed electrician conduct an electrical safety inspection in any of the following situations:

    • You’re buying a home
    • Your home is more than 40 years old
    • You’re preparing your house for an addition or renovations
    • You’re adding a new major appliance to your home
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What Our Safety Inspections Include


An electrical home safety inspection provides homeowners with a thorough examination of their entire electrical system. Mr. Electric of Central Iowa checks to ensure all electrical wires, systems, and components (including appliances) function properly and comply with legal safety standards.

After finishing your safety inspection, our technicians give you a detailed checklist, including recommendations for improvements, areas that need immediate attention, and potential upgrade possibilities. Our professional team performs all the following steps while conducting your electrical safety inspection:

  • Check grounding systems
  • Check smoke detectors
  • Test smoke detectors and replace the batteries
  • Test carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries
  • Check the electrical panel for appropriate labels, amps, and operation
  • Ensure light bulb wattage is correct for the fixtures
  • Switch and wall outlet operation and condition
  • Check ground fault circuit interrupting devices
  • Check arc fault circuit interrupting devices
  • Check for safety and security lighting
  • Check for appropriate surge protection
  • Check all outdoor electrical systems
  • Check fuse size and over-current protection
  • Inspect and report any potential hazards
  • Check that all junction boxes in attics and crawlspaces are secured

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