Buying a House? Don't forget to ask questions about the electrical systems

Are you about to buy a new home? Many people forget to ask the right due diligence questions in such a situation, particularly when it comes to the electrical systems. Time and time again, people have forgotten to ask specific critical questions, that then have lead to financial losses. We have compiled a list of critical electrical system questions for you to ask.

Electricals questions

• Are there any illegal or homemade installations?
• If required, what would it cost to bring the electrical installations up to standard?
• Is there any history of short wirings?
• When was the last time the house wiring was checked by a professional?
• Have the owner had issues with light bulbs needing replacement at an unusual frequency?
• Are all the installations mapped and documented?
• Are there adequate numbers of electrical outlets per room?
• Can the electrical systems be insured or are parts of it uninsurable?
• Are outlets in the bath, garage, kitchen, and basement as well as other wet locations GFCI equipped?
• What is the maximum electrical load the system can take?
• Will you have equipment that won't be compatible with the current electrical systems?
• How much is the typical electrical bill?
• Does any of the electrical systems give of humming noises that could be considered disturbing?
• Is the house near any high voltage wires, transformer stations, etc.?
• Are there any exposed wires?
• Are there any wires with electrical tape?
• What is the state of the main panel (rusty, damaged, etc.)?
• Are there any flickering lights?

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