This inspection photo shows a 50A, 220V circuit that serviced the homes Range, Dryer and the Air conditioner, yes, all three appliances on one breaker. The junction box was hanging in mid air, was missing grommets. You may also notice limestone basement walls and a dirt floor. You can’t even begin to list all the reasons this is wrong and unsafe.
Dangers Of A Vacated Electrical Enclosure Space At A Rochester MN Home Inspection
Service Mast Damage Discovered At Rochester MN Home Inspection
4-Plex Home Wiring
Rochester MN Home Inspection Company Discusses Knob and Tube Wiring
Unsafe Electrical Outlet Observed By Rochester MN Home Inspector
Rochester MN Home Inspector Shares Tips On Keeping Your Family And Home Fire Safe
Home Inspector Detects Unsafe Exterior Electrical Outlet
Rochester MN Home Inspectors Reveal Extension Cord As Permanent Wiring
Home Inspection Uncovers Chared Wires In Electrical Panel
Home inspection finds Power Strip On A Wet Copper Line.
During a recent home inspection I came across a power strip that was being used as permanent wiring. The power strip was twist tied and duct taped to a water line supplying an external hose faucet. The home owner was watering the lawn that day, the Air Conditioning was off and it was moderately humid.
Rochester MN Home Inspector Explains Drainage Around Home
Home Inspector Shows How To Open Garage Door During Power Outage
Rochester MN Home Inspector Explains How To Fix Broken Doorbell
Home Inspection Exposes Unprotected Electrical Garage Wiring
Home Inspector Finds Beach Outlets While On Vacation
Even when the Home Inspector is on vacation in the Mayan Riviera, he's checking things out. Here is an example of a public beach electrical system. About half way from the edge of the jungle to the water I came across this electrical outlet in the sand. Who knows what the code is in his particular area of the Yucatan Peninsula!
Home Inspector Divulges Need For Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, (GFCI), sometimes called a Ground Fault Interrupter, (GFI) is an important electrical safety device in your home. GFCI's should be installed in Kitchens, Bathrooms, and any other room with a sink, like a Laundry area, as well as Garages, Exterior Outlets, and near Pools or Hot Tubs.
Rochester MN Home Inspector Discusses Need For Building Codes
Rochester MN Home Inspection Uncovers Damaged Electrical Wiring
Home Inspection Sniffs Out Burning Odor From Electrical Fixture
If a light fixture gives off a burning smell, disconnect the fixture until you have determined the source of the odor.
Overheating electrical wires and devices often emit a burning smell. Don't use the fixture again until a professional has inspected and repaired it. A fluorescent fixture may have a ballast that has failed and is spilling tar. For typical incandescent light fixtures, the burning smell may occur if you're using an oversized bulb. Check the rating of the fixture and the wattage of the bulb. The rating will be inside the fixture, near the bulb. Never exceed the wattage recommended.
You might also have a loose electrical connection at the splice or in the outlet box, or a loose screw or lamp base. A loose connection can create excessive resistance to electrical flow, and the resistance causes heat. Excessive heat makes metal connections expand and contract, loosening them further. This heat can damage insulation and even start a fire. Sometimes, when such excessive heat melts plastic, the problem area emits a misleading "dead animal" smell.
If you notice any strong smells near outlets, electrical boxes, or light fixtures, they may be due to an electrical problem. Call an electrician to evaluate and fix the problem. In the meantime, do not use electrical power in that area.