Is My Home Grounded Properly?

Do you remember back in science class that electricity requires a path with less resistance? Grounding your property’s electrical system is a vital step in ensuring the safety of your home and any electrical appliance you have. HomeOps Electric has a team of experienced electricians who can help you protect yourself against a sudden charge buildup in your electrical wiring by ensuring your electrical system is well-grounded. If you consider increasing the lifespan of your appliances and mitigating any electrical-related fire hazard, you should consider grounding your electrical wiring.

Since nobody wants their appliances or themselves to be on the receiving end when there’s an electrical charge buildup, we can help you add a ground wire to your home. This provides the excess electricity a safe place to escape through a connected wire that runs from your electrical system to the ground where it’s firmly grounded. HomeOps Electric can help you ensure that your home’s electrical outlet and electrical box are also connected to the grounding wire for optimum safety.

How to Know If Your Outlets Are Grounded

If you don’t know whether your outlets are grounded, the easiest way to find out is by assessing the various outlets in your home, including the basement, garage, and attic. Do they have three holes or two holes? The ones with three holes mean that they are probably grounded, while those with two holes are not. HomeOps Electric can help you ensure that your grounding is done properly, with minimum risk of electrocution, which is common with poor grounding.

Risk of Improper Grounding

Living in a house with improper grounding or one that’s not grounded at all can be dangerous to your property and everyone in that household. One of the major risks associated with improper grounding is a high risk of electrocution and fire hazards which can cause significant injury and even death. This is more likely to occur in places with water presents, such as the bathroom and kitchen. Onboarding HomeOps Electric for regular maintenance and inspection goes a long way in mitigating such risks, especially if your home has an old electrical system or you have a poorly grounded or ungrounded system.

When to Call a Professional

Don’t take any chances with your electrical system since the slightest issue can easily become a big problem with a devastating outcome. HomeOps Electric can help you protect your loved ones and property from electrical-related hazards through regular maintenance checks. Our team of expert electricians in Brentwood has sufficient knowledge and expertise in dealing with various electrical systems guaranteeing exceptional services.

When dealing with an electrical emergency, the first and most important step is switching off the power from the main electrical panel to ensure no current gets into your home. This will prevent further damage before our expert electricians arrive. After a comprehensive assessment of your electrical wiring, we’ll be able to determine whether you have a grounding issue or not. Do not allow yourself to be the victim of a burned-down home or burnt-out electronics; contact the professional electricians at HomeOps Electric for quality electrical services.