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What is electrical maintenance and repair?



Effective Electrical Maintenance and Repair: Preventative, Emergency Repairs, Inspections

Many things can happen to your electrical system. Electricians at Clements Electric have seen it all, from minor repairs to emergency work and inspections. You can have confidence that we're here for you, available to assist with any electrical need.

Avoid Power Expensive And Unexpected Power Disruptions


Electrical maintenance is the upkeep of equipment in your residence, business building, or industrial site that supplies the electricity. It consists of preserving the system and also includes preventative repairs and emergency needs. Electrical maintenance and repair refer to the services provided to prevent potential damage or to safeguard against malfunctions. The work gets performed on a scheduled basis. Typically, the age of the building, how the building gets used, the complexity of the electrical system, and other factors determine how often these services are required.

An electrician performing a maintenance inspection of an office might use a voltage meter to assess the current condition of the electrical system and supporting components.

Generally, electrical maintenance includes assessments of outlets and surge protectors, generators, and lighting systems. Supply sources get checked for structural integrity and internal stability. Standard care replaces used lights, so many facilities have switched to more energy-efficient bulbs and fixtures.

By doing so, facilities can take steps to lessen their carbon footprint by discarding outdated and burned-out incandescent bulbs with higher-quality LED bulbs.


Why Following A Planned Electrical Maintenance Schedule Matters


A properly planned electrical maintenance program is necessary to protect your investment, people, and future. Maintenance programs usually include the regular inspection of the electrical systems that power big appliances such as air conditioners or electric heaters by an expert electrician. Periodic assessments are necessary to prevent minor problems from becoming larger ones - especially in mission-critical facilities like power plants, hospitals, and manufacturing companies.


Hiring a licensed industry professional to keep the electricity flowing smoothly and preventing interruptions can help avoid failures. These electricians usually have specs, diagrams, and blueprints that they rely on to make sure all areas get inspected. When completing electrical maintenance, they use a variety of hand tools. These include hand drills, pliers, wire cutters, screwdrivers, knives, and conduit benders. Voltage, amps, and ohmmeters are everyday items used in electrical maintenance.


If there are any unique concerns with a building's electrical system, the maintenance crew may use specialized testing methods or equipment to isolate them. Transformers often get analyzed along with substation components and the construction of the transformer site. Testing procedures require a good understanding of switch gears and system design to understand how all electrical systems interact comprehensively.


Have questions about whether your electrical system is up to par? If so, give the experts at Clements Electric, the leading electricians in the DFW area, a call today!

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