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Power in the Details: What Your Home Inspection Report Isn’t Telling You About Your Electrical System

  • Writer: Logan Kaisser
    Logan Kaisser
  • Jun 12
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jun 16

Ever flipped through a home inspection report and thought to yourself, “Looks good!”, only to later find your lights flickering or your breakers tripping at inopportune times? Standard inspection checklists seldom catch the hidden electrical quirks that can impact safety, convenience, and long-term value. That’s where Platinum Power Solutions, owned by Winnipeg’s own Logan Kaisser, comes in, helping homeowners in Manitoba go beyond surface-level checks and shine a light on what really matters.


Under the Hood (But Not in the Home Inspection Report)


Home inspectors do a solid job, but they’re generalists, not electrical specialists. Here are five electrical "invisible" issues they might note, or totally miss. But we won’t:

Issue

Typical Inspector Notes

What They’re Not Telling You

1. Aluminum Wiring

"Al wiring observed"

Oxidizes easily, loosens connections, high fire risk. Requires pigtailing or full rewire.

2. Outdated Panels

"Fuse box inspected"

May lack space for expansion, no AFCI/GFCI protection, possible DIY modifications, breakage risk.

3. Overloaded Circuits

"No apparent issues"

Shared circuits for kitchen, office + space heater can overload and trip silently. Adds wear on panel.

4. Missing Arc & Ground Fault Protection

"Outlets appear functional"

No AFCI in bedrooms or GFCI near water sources means big risk left unchecked.

5. Dangerous DIY or Hidden Wiring

"No open junctions visible"

Concealed backstab wiring or hidden junction boxes can spark quietly—until they don’t.


Here's the kicker: none of these risks are obvious until they bite you. And when they do, they can be expensive, inconvenient, or downright dangerous.


Beyond the Report: What We Look For


  1. Wire material inspection: If aluminum wiring is present, we tape the system, check connections, and recommend safe pigtailing or rewiring using copper.

  2. Panel and breaker analysis: We ensure your panel has proper capacity, GFCI and AFCI protected breakers, and no overcrowding or hidden DIY wiring.

  3. Load testing and distribution review: We put your circuits through their paces, on (and off) the kitchen, basement, and garage loads, to see if they hold.

  4. Code compliance and modernization: We bring up older systems to 2025 Manitoba standards, adding AFCI, GFCI, surge protection, labeling, and more.

  5. Professional cleanup and documentation: Every wire gets tied, each outlet faces straight, each panel is safe, and we leave you with before-and-after photos and a clear action plan.


A Real-World Case: The Kitchen Conundrum


One homeowner, newly moved into Elmwood, expected a straightforward repair. The inspection report had ticked “ok” for electric, but their kitchen breaker tripped daily. On inspection, we discovered:


  • Frigid old aluminum wiring sneaking into the kitchen.

  • A shared circuit overloaded by fridge + toaster + space heater.

  • No GFCI protection by the sink.


We pigtail- upgraded panels, added a dedicated kitchen circuit, installed a GFCI outlet, and restored peace of mind. Crisis resolved, and no more midnight breaker drama, or cold toast.


Why All This Matters to You


  • Safety first: Aluminum wiring, overloaded circuits, and lack of protection turn your home into a fire hazard.

  • Peace of mind: No more guessing why breakers trip or outlets burn out, proactive solutions mean no scary night calls.

  • Future-proofing: Planning for renovations, EV chargers, or A/C? We make sure your system can handle it.

  • Home value: A dressed-up panel and fully compliant system mean stronger resale value and fewer buyer red flags.


Your Home Has More to Tell Than a Checkbox


That tidy inspection report might give you a false sense of security. But at Platinum Power Solutions, we dive into the details. Because in electrical work, the small stuff often matters big-time.


  • Curiosity piqued?

  • Lights acting sketchy?

  • Panel looking ancient?


Let’s dig deeper together, no mystery too small, no wire left unchecked. We bring clarity (and maybe some adorable jobsite visits from Daisy the “quality control manager”).


Ready to power up right?


📞 24/7 Call: 204-899-1833

📍 Proudly serving Winnipeg & all of Manitoba!

 
 
 

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