At a certain point, it’s likely you’ll want to sell your home and move to a new residence. To ensure the transaction goes smoothly and you get the most money possible while spending as little as you can on repairs, it’s best to start performing electrical maintenance now. Here, the team at Patnode Electric in Willington, CT, explains how a little upkeep will save you money as well as what to do.

Why Should You Do Preventative Electrical Maintenance Now?

The way your home looks makes a tremendous impact on buyers. Loose outlets, missing light bulbs, and other issues might detract from the impression you make and convince them to look elsewhere. Furthermore, issues like frayed wiring are a safety hazard to everyone in the house.

In addition to putting yourself and your family at risk, you may be legally required to pay to fix the problem before the new owner can move in. Neglecting to maintain the wiring and other parts of the system often means homeowners find themselves paying far more for repairs than they would have for upkeep.

What Can You Do?

There are a few simple steps to take. First, have an electrician do an inspection each year, even if nothing is wrong. Additionally, install ground fault interrupting circuits — GFCI — in places like the kitchen, bathroom, and basement. These will increase the safety of your residence and lower the risk of electrocution should something occur with the wires. Finally, fix loose outlets if you find them.

Ready to schedule your annual electrical inspection? Count on the professionals at Patnode Electric. They’ve been in business since 1988 and offer various services, including generator sales and maintenance as well as circuit breaker installations. To learn more about their offerings or schedule a technician to come to your home, call (860) 429-3574. You can also visit them online.