Hendricks Electric | Experienced Electricians in Detroit, MI

An inspection allows us to thoroughly examine your home's wiring, outlets, and electrical panels. We look for common issues in older Detroit homes like frayed insulation, improper connections, and overloaded circuits that are prime causes of short circuits. By identifying and correcting these hazards, we can significantly reduce your risk of a short circuit and the potential fire damage it can cause.

Absolutely. Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) breakers are designed to trip when they detect dangerous electrical arcing, which is common in aging wiring. Our inspection specifically tests for the conditions that cause nuisance trips, such as loose connections, damaged wire sheathing, or appliances with faulty motors. We pinpoint the exact source so it can be repaired, stopping the trips and restoring your power reliably.

We focus on issues prevalent in Detroit's historic homes, including knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, insufficient grounding, outdated fuse boxes, and circuits that have been modified over decades without proper updates. Our inspection provides a complete safety assessment, giving you a clear plan to modernize your electrical system, meet current codes, and prevent the short circuits and arc faults common in the area.