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Schneider Recalls over 1.4 Million Electrical Panels Did you know that Schneider Recalled over 1.4 Million electrical panels on June 16th, 2022? The name of the product that was identified is Square™ D QO™ Plug-on-Neutral Load Centers, also known as, Load Centers, Breaker Boxes,…
Outlet Testers Are Not Always Correct If you have been in the market as a home buyer in Miami or Broward area then you have probably realized that it's been tough to find a home since the pandemic started. Many homeowners have decided to stay…
What is Reverse Polarity? Can it be Dangerous? When inspecting homes in the South Florida area we typically come across one or more outlets that have reverse polarity. You may live in one of these homes that have had electrical work done by the previous…
Double-Tapped Breakers: It is Bad and there is a Simple Fix! The most common defect a home inspector finds during a home inspection or 4-point inspection is double-tapped breakers. They are a hazard but they have a simple fix to resolving them. In this article,…
The Truth Behind Aluminum Wiring We inspected 3 houses in the Tamarac, FL area and the buyer was not happy when we kept finding aluminum wiring in each of the homes. If you didn't know, the chances of getting a home with aluminum branch wiring…
Differences Between GFCI Receptacle and GFCI Circuit Breaker? (2023 Guide) While inspecting homes in South Florida I have come across both types of GFCI, the receptacle, and the circuit breaker. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), is a type of circuit breaker which shuts off electric…
The Worst Electrical Panels Found in Homes and Why? In 2023, there are a ton of home buyers that are buying in cash to be able to compete while the inventory levels are low. They are waving appraisal contingencies and sometimes the home inspection too.…
Electrical Panel Clearance: Have you ever had to get one of your tippy toes to reach the electrical panel or had some other obstacle in the way of being able to reach the electrical panel? What should the clearance be for electrical panels? A home…
