Q. Why should you have this done?
A. Like everything else mechanical your electrical system should be Inspected and Checked on a regular basis to insure that it is in safe and proper working order.
Q. Why should you hire Reading Electric to do this?
A. Reading Electric has been in business since 1962 and is a Professional Electrical Contractor and is fully licensed in the State of Illinois as an Electrical Contractor.
Q. Is Reading Electric Bonded and Insured?
A. Reading Electric is fully bonded and insured including workman’s comp Insurance. Some contractors do not carry workman’s comp insurance therefore if someone gets hurt working in your home or business the owner could be held liable.
Q. What is included in your Annual Electrical Home Maintenance and Inspection?
1.Panel Check includes the following
a. Check for proper operation of Circuit Breakers.
b. Check that all Circuit Breakers are properly sized for the wire.
c. Check that all connections are tight.
d. Check for overheated wires in panel and we will repair them at the time of the inspection at no additional charge.
e. Check that panel is properly labeled
f. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
2.Check all accessible receptacles.
a. Test Receptacles for proper Ground and Polarity
b. Infrared heat test all receptacles for overheating
c.Check for broken Receptacles and Covers
d. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
3. Check all GFI receptacle
a. Test all GFCI Receptacles for proper operation
b. Test Receptacles for proper Ground and Polarity
c. Infrared heat test all receptacles for overheating
d. Check for broken Receptacles and Covers
f. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
4.Check Switches
a. Infrared heat test all receptacles for overheating
b. Check for broken Receptacles and Covers
c. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s).
5.Smoke Detector Test
a. Test Smoke Detectors for proper operation
b. Change Batteries
c. Check for Age of smoke detectors
i.According to Consumer Reports life expectancy of smoke alarms is generally 10 years.
d. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s).
6. Thermostat Check
a. Change Battery if necessary.
b. Check for proper operation
c. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s).
7.Outside lights Check
a. Check for proper operation.
b. Check for damaged or overheating fixtures
c. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s).
8.Outside Receptacle Check
a. Test all GFCI Receptacles for proper operation
b. Test Receptacles for proper Ground and Polarity
c. Infrared heat test all receptacles for overheating
d. Check for broken Receptacles and Covers
e. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
9.A/C Feed
a. Check that whip is rated correctly
b. Check that connection is in good working order
c. Check that there ia a service disconnect
d. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
10.Energy Efficiency
a. Check Home for Energy Efficient items and make recommendations to become more energy efficient.
A. Like everything else mechanical your electrical system should be Inspected and Checked on a regular basis to insure that it is in safe and proper working order.
Q. Why should you hire Reading Electric to do this?
A. Reading Electric has been in business since 1962 and is a Professional Electrical Contractor and is fully licensed in the State of Illinois as an Electrical Contractor.
Q. Is Reading Electric Bonded and Insured?
A. Reading Electric is fully bonded and insured including workman’s comp Insurance. Some contractors do not carry workman’s comp insurance therefore if someone gets hurt working in your home or business the owner could be held liable.
Q. What is included in your Annual Electrical Home Maintenance and Inspection?
1.Panel Check includes the following
a. Check for proper operation of Circuit Breakers.
b. Check that all Circuit Breakers are properly sized for the wire.
c. Check that all connections are tight.
d. Check for overheated wires in panel and we will repair them at the time of the inspection at no additional charge.
e. Check that panel is properly labeled
f. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
2.Check all accessible receptacles.
a. Test Receptacles for proper Ground and Polarity
b. Infrared heat test all receptacles for overheating
c.Check for broken Receptacles and Covers
d. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
3. Check all GFI receptacle
a. Test all GFCI Receptacles for proper operation
b. Test Receptacles for proper Ground and Polarity
c. Infrared heat test all receptacles for overheating
d. Check for broken Receptacles and Covers
f. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
4.Check Switches
a. Infrared heat test all receptacles for overheating
b. Check for broken Receptacles and Covers
c. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s).
5.Smoke Detector Test
a. Test Smoke Detectors for proper operation
b. Change Batteries
c. Check for Age of smoke detectors
i.According to Consumer Reports life expectancy of smoke alarms is generally 10 years.
d. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s).
6. Thermostat Check
a. Change Battery if necessary.
b. Check for proper operation
c. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s).
7.Outside lights Check
a. Check for proper operation.
b. Check for damaged or overheating fixtures
c. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s).
8.Outside Receptacle Check
a. Test all GFCI Receptacles for proper operation
b. Test Receptacles for proper Ground and Polarity
c. Infrared heat test all receptacles for overheating
d. Check for broken Receptacles and Covers
e. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
9.A/C Feed
a. Check that whip is rated correctly
b. Check that connection is in good working order
c. Check that there ia a service disconnect
d. If we find any issue(s) that may need to be addressed we will make recommendations to correct the issue(s)
10.Energy Efficiency
a. Check Home for Energy Efficient items and make recommendations to become more energy efficient.
