RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE
MAINTAIN YOUR POWER TO THE MAX
When you own Residential property there is a certain amount of electrical preventative maintenance which is necessary to ensure your home or rental asset remains a safe dwelling. On top of general electrical maintenance, there are also opportunities to upgrade your electrical system to stay abreast of innovation or to enhance your lifestyle.
Electricity is a powerful tool, it requires expert handling and regular observance to ensure potential hazards are headed off. This means getting a regular electrical preventative maintenance checkup that covers the wiring in your home with an eye to increased risk for an electrical shock – or electrical fires.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN ELECTRICAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE?
BOOK AN ANNUAL ELECTRICAL WOF
A smart way to operate your Residential property is to treat it like that other valuable asset - your car. Although the government doesn’t specify a timeframe within which you should book a comprehensive electrical preventative maintenance check, Max Power recommends that you book an inspection annually and outside of this you should book an inspection when they are indicators that it’s required.
WHEN BUYING A HOME
If you are buying a residential property you should call us to check the wiring. Ensuring your investment is up to code with an electrical maintenance check will give you peace of mind at the point of sale. There are always risks with an older property, in particular, oftentimes work is undertaken by unqualified homeowners who follow a video on the internet - or just wing it.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN ELECTRICAL PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE?
- There are signs you can look out for that will indicate there is some urgency for booking a Max Power electrical preventative maintenance check.
- If you have lights that are flickering or dimming, or if there is an odour of burning plastic or a sizzling sound when you flick on a light or appliance you must call Max Power immediately.
- When plugs are no longer sitting in sockets snugly, if they are difficult to insert or appear loose, this is an indication that the power point is past its used by date and should be replaced. You should never have to move the prongs on your electrical appliance or device to make it fit in a power point, and a plug should slide in smoothly every time without being forced.
- If your fuses are blowing or tripping regularly it’s paramount you book a visit from Max Power, this can be indicative of significant problems that can escalate into dangerous issues if they are left unchecked.
- Frayed electrical cords are a prime shock hazard and can cause fires, when you book Max Power for a preventative electrical maintenance check-up be sure to draw attention to any cords which are in need of repair.
POTENTIAL ISSUES
When you book your preventative electrical maintenance with Max Power we can check some essential areas for safety which are often neglected.
CIRCUIT GROUNDING
EXTENSION CORDS
GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS
CHILD ACCESSIBLE POWER POINTS
CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES
Your electrical switchboard is designed to protect your home by tripping a circuit breaker or even blowing the fuse if an electrical fault is present. It is essential that you ensure your switchboard gets a regular preventative electrical maintenance check, if you have fuses blowing more than occasionally or circuits tripping regularly you should call Max Power urgently.
Although it is legal for homeowners in New Zealand to replace some types of fuses it can be confusing to know which fuse to use. Using the wrong sized fuse may result in a fire, so we recommend you only attempt a fuse replacement if you have expert knowledge.
MAX POWER - SAFETY TO THE MAX!
For all your preventative electrical maintenance needs call Max Power – let’s maximise safety in your home.
