90-Day Electrical Panel Checks & Long-Term Maintenance
Certified SPAN installer upgrading a home’s electrical panel.
In Charge wires tens of thousands of homes every year, and as part of our commitment to safety and providing a premium electrical service, we provide a complimentary 30-day electrical safety check in every home we wire and helping you understand what national safety standards recommend for long-term care of your home’s electrical system. Call us at 888-830-4237 or submit a request HERE to have a technician check your electrical panel as soon as possible.
Why We Perform a 30-Day Panel Check: Your home’s electrical system has only recently started operating under real-world conditions. Once appliances, lighting, and HVAC systems are in use, new loads are applied across your panel. This is when hidden weaknesses like loose connections, early breaker malfunctions, or improper torque can show up.
The 30-day window is the perfect time to catch these issues early, before they turn into safety hazards or system failures. This check gives you a performance baseline and supports future warranty protection.
What’s Included in Your Complimentary Electrical Safety Check (30–90 Days): Our technician will inspect your main panel and perform:
A written “Panel Health Report” summarizing the inspection
- A thermal scan to check for overheating issues
- Torque check to ensure all breakers and wires are tightly secured
- Test of AFCI/GFCI safety breakers
- Grounding and bonding verification
- Labeling review to make sure circuits are clear and accurate
- A written “Panel Health Report” summarizing the inspection
Why This Visit Matters: Even in a newly built home, connections can settle, breakers may become misaligned, or components may loosen under daily use. This proactive visit is designed to catch those issues early — based on guidelines from:
- NFPA 70B (National Fire Protection Association)
- Eaton and Square D by Schneider Electric
These national standards recommend routine inspection and torque verification of electrical panels every 3–5 years, with annual thermal imaging where possible. Preventive maintenance helps extend the life of your panel, improve reliability, and avoid avoidable hazards like overheating, arcing, and nuisance tripping.
Maintenance Milestones to Consider Over 5 Years:
| Timeline | Recommended Maintenance |
| Day 30–90 | Electrical panel thermal scan, torque check, AFCI/GFCI testing, grounding inspection, and circuit labeling review. |
| Year 1 | Smoke detector test and battery replacement (if applicable). Verify labeling, surge protection status, and panel cleanliness. |
| Year 2 | Visual inspection of the panel for heat, corrosion, pests, and loose connections. Re-test AFCI/GFCI breakers. |
| Year 3 | Repeat thermal scan and breaker torque check. Evaluate load usage and breaker response. Consider panel upgrade needs. |
| Year 4 | Inspect attic or garage outlets, surge protection, and check exterior lighting systems if installed. |
| Year 5 | Full panel audit: thermal scan, full torque check, surge protection review, and documentation for insurance or resale. |
Other Home Electrical Safety Considerations:
Labeling Updates: When adding large appliances or home upgrades, reverify that breaker labels match usage.
Smoke Detectors: Test monthly, replace batteries every year (unless sealed 10-year batteries), and replace full units after 10 years.
Surge Protection: Check indicator lights annually to ensure your home is still protected. Replace if protection fails or after major storm events.
Exterior and Garage Outlets: Inspect for moisture, weather seal failure, or cracking covers each year.
An outdated Federal Pacific Electric panel.
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What Happens If Maintenance Is Skipped?
- Connections can loosen, leading to overheating or arcing
- Breakers may fail to trip during a fault
- Undetected damage or corrosion may worsen over time
- Small issues could void future panel warranties or lead to costly repairs
- Smoke detectors may stop functioning without proper testing or replacement
Routine electrical system care — even in a new home — prevents small issues from becoming major problems. It also ensures everything is up to code, protected, and ready to support future upgrades.
Call us at 888-830-4237 or submit a request HERE to have a technician check your electrical panel as soon as possible.
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