When to call an electrician - Another Look Inspections, LLC

If your electrical panel cover looks like this. Call an electrician.

Exposed wires and buss bars carry electricity that can seriously injure or kill. Please don't modify your electrical panel. It is designed with a purpose in mind. YOUR SAFETY! A licensed qualified electrician will evaluate and can provide a proper repair for this problem. (back to top) Double taps (2 or more wires on a single terminal of an over current protection device) . Call an electrician.

Double taps are a serious condition that could lead to arcing or heating of the wire, terminal and or over-current protection device (breaker). In this case, over fusing or over loaded wiring is not properly protected and is a fire hazard. The branch wires connected to the 100 amp circuit breaker have no protection and if this circuit draws more current than the insulation can handle. The wire can heat up, melt the insulation and is a real potential for fire. (back to top)

If your wiring is older and your needs have out grown the existing panel.

Call an electrician

Outdated electrical panels can be a real potential for fire. Today's appliances need a greater demand of electricity and we use more of them. An licensed electrician can evaluate your needs and properly provide the necessary electricity to safely meet your needs. If you're not sure about a condition or if something doesn't look right.

Call an electrician!

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