Spark Smith Electric, Inc.
Electrical Hazard Protection Assessment
With over 50 Google Reviews, Spark Smith Electric, Inc has been rated as the number one choice for an electrician in the Oakland and surrounding areas by homeowners and businesses.
Do you have electrical issues like:
- Flickering Lights
- Sparks at the Outlet
- A burning Smell
- Dead Outlets
- Sags and Dips in Power
- Breakers That Keep Tripping
- Old Fashioned Wiring
- High Electrical Bill
All of these, and more, are signs that you could have a major electrical issue that needs to be inspected so your family is safe.
At Spark Smith Electric, Inc. we specialize in complete home electrical assessments that can save you money and keep you worry free.
Our Proprietary
14-Point Electrical Hazard Protection Assessment
May safe the life of someone you love.
Main Electrical Panel
Is your electrical panel from Federal Pacific which has had a HUGE failure rate. Are your breakers labeled for emergency shutoff?
GFCI & AFCI
Have you tested your GFCI and AFCI in the last 30 days. All outlets that may be exposed to water need a properly operating circuit interupt.
CO2 & Smoke Detectors
Have you tested your Carbon Monoxide and Smoke detectors in the last 30 days? Are detectors present in all the proper areas to prevent accidental death?
Space Heater Safety
Every winter, thousands of families experience a home fire because of incorrect space heater use. Is the space heater in the proper location and does it have a trip safety shutoff?
Service Cable
Is the cable bringing in the electricity to your home properly connected, free of damage and have the proper breaker?
Grounding
Is your home wiring properly grounded? A short or ungrounded system can lead to fires and damage of todays high energy computers.
Safety Hazards
Do you have an evacuation plan? Have you installed tamper resistant receptacles? Have you inspected cords for fraying or broken wires.
Surge Protection
Lightning can zip through the power lines outside, surge right into your home and into anything you’ve got plugged into your outlets. Is there a whole house surge protector or surge protection at the outlets?
Extension Cords
Remember that extension cords should only be used as a temporary measure, and never for your space heaters or air conditioning.
Circuit Breakers
Do you have the proper breaker for the load that is going through the circuit? Do you have old style fuses that may be a fire hazard. Federal Pacific Hazards Here
Electrical Appliances
Have you inspected the back of your refrigerator for debris and dust on the coils which reduces energy efficiency and can create a fire?
Outlets and Switches
Are the outlets and switches working properly. Are they grounded? Do you have Aluminum wiring which requires specialized outlets?
Reverse Polarity
The hot, neutral and ground slots for a plug have been mixed up somehow; this can damage the electrical device in that outlet or cause a shock.
Wiring Inspection
What type of wiring do you have? Knob and Tube, Aluminum, Copper. Are there improper connections? Is the wiring grounded?