Reliable Electrical Company in West Plains, MO 65775 - Marathon Electric

Loose connections, often caused by thermal expansion and contraction, are a common fire hazard here. Our detailed electrical inspection involves thermal imaging and manual checks of all connections in your panel, outlets, and switches. We identify any that have worked loose over time and tighten them to proper specifications, preventing overheating, potential arcing, and restoring safe, efficient power flow throughout your home.

After a lightning storm, check for electronics or appliances that won't turn on, flickering lights, or a tripped breaker that won't reset. You might also notice a burnt smell near outlets or electronic devices. These are signs a power surge may have damaged your wiring or equipment. We recommend calling Marathon Electric for a post-storm inspection to assess the damage and install whole-home surge protection to guard against future events common in our area.

For surge protection to be effective, your home's electrical system must be sound. An inspection ensures your grounding and bonding systems—critical for diverting a surge safely to the earth—are properly installed and not compromised by loose connections or corrosion. We verify this foundation is solid first. Then, we can correctly install a surge protection device (SPD) at your main panel, giving you layered defense specifically against the intense surges we experience from local lightning storms.