Ask Angi: Should I Get an Electrical Inspection?

Flickering lights or sparks coming from the outlets are signs that your home needs an electrical inspection.
Ask Angi: Should I Get an Electrical Inspection?
Electricity is one of those things in your home you probably don’t think about maintaining until something goes wrong. And indeed, with no moving parts, the electrical infrastructure of your home can go years without problems. Electrical inspections check that outlets are installed correctly and with the right wire. Ian Allenden/Dreamstime/TNS
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By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi

Electricity is one of those things in your home you probably don’t think about maintaining until something goes wrong. And indeed, with no moving parts, the electrical infrastructure of your home can go years without problems. But any system wears out, especially one with a lot of heat and energy traveling through it, and as the years pass, you may notice more problems with outlets and circuit breakers.