Cooper Electric’s CurrentSAFE service helps homeowners identify and fix electrical hazards

While the goal of every homeowner is to have a safe home, sometimes we can’t see the potential hazards, particularly if they’re hidden behind the walls. Home electrical wiring, for example, causes twice as many fires as electrical appliances and, in the United States, there is a fire of electrical origin every eight minutes.  

Cooper Electric, a full-service electrical contractor that was founded in 1946, aims to help homeowners identify electrical hazards and then complete the necessary repairs.  

“CurrentSAFE is one of our specialized divisions. The main focus is predictive, preventative maintenance of the electrical system in a residence. We use specialized testing instruments to determine the safeness of the electrical system. CurrentSAFE is perfect for homes with signs of degradation, unskilled work, [and] overloaded circuitry, and to provide good peace of mind,” says Mike Wood, CurrentSAFE division manager and 28-year veteran at Cooper Electric.  

The process begins with a free consultation in which the CurrentSAFE team takes an hour or more to meet, discuss specific concerns and determine if this service is right for the homeowner. If CurrentSAFE proves to be a good solution for the homeowner, the CurrentSAFE team will schedule an appointment to run tests like thermal imaging, ultrasonic detection, circuit analysis, retention testing and ground resistance testing. 

With the testing, hazards like overheated connection points, failing devices, damaged wiring, faulty circuit breakers, inadequate circuitry to support loads, hidden defects and code violations can be found. 

“[The National Fire Protection Association] recommends thoroughly evaluating your electrical system at least every 10 years to reduce your risk of an electrical failure or worse, an electrical fire. This is a critically important step to maintain a safe home and ensure peace of mind,” says Wood. 

After the testing, homeowners will receive a comprehensive report detailing both what is safe and what is a hazard. Anything that is deemed safe is covered with a five-year warranty, ensuring homeowners have peace of mind about the safety of their homes. Cooper Electric also names any hazards and what is needed to address them. 

Testing like this is particularly important after incidents like a lightning strike. CurrentSAFE is the best test after a lightning strike or power surge. 

“Homes that have been hit with lightning or experience a surge have had a large amount of electrical energy enter a system, which was not designed to absorb that increase. This sudden surge of electricity can cause damage to components and connection points throughout the home that aren’t always easily identified or obvious initially. This is why it is important to use specialized testing instruments to determine the extent of damage and avoid the risk of a problem in the future,” adds Wood. 

With CurrentSAFE, Cooper Electric is offering homeowners another tool to ensure their homes are safe and gain peace of mind. 

“A question we like to ask is, ‘If you had an electrical hazard in your home, would you want to know about it?’ I think the answer to that question is obvious: Who wouldn’t want to know? You can call Cooper Electric today and schedule a free consultation at your convenience,” says Wood. 

To learn more about CurrentSAFE and Cooper Electric, visit cooper-electric.net or call Cincinnati: 513-271-5000 or Northern Kentucky: 859-341-1550.