When you are shopping for a new home, you have a lot of things on your mind. You want to find the perfect place to live, in a great neighborhood and you do not want to break your budget. However, there is one other thing you want to keep in mind—the electrical system. While you will have a home inspector check the house and he will check the basic electrical system as part of the whole house survey, it is good to make a few basic checks yourself too. You can call an electrician Burbank from Electric Connection to help you. However, if you want to check some things yourself, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Check that all wires are neatly bundled and squared as they enter the connection points. This will show you how careful the original electrician was.
Make sure that all circuit breakers only have one wire entering the terminal. This is what the NEC requires to maintain proper code.
Check for a neatly written or printed list of circuits inside the cover.
Go into the attic and make certain all electrical work up there is neat and seems safe.
For older homes, make sure that all receptacles are grounded, requiring a three prong plug. You can find a test kit for this at Home Depot or a similar store.
Make certain all ceiling fans are installed properly. This is a do-it-yourself project many people take on that can sometimes go awry.
Check outside receptacles for a waterproof cover and test these outlets as well.

These are just a few of the things that you need to keep in mind as far as the electrical system in a home you are considering purchasing. Remember, if you ever have questions or concerns during the process, call your electrician in Burbank—Electric Connection.