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  "headline": "What We Look For (And What We Don’t): Electrical System Overview — What We Inspect and Why It Matters",
  "description": "Inspectors evaluate electrical panels, outlets, GFCIs, AFCIs, and wiring types—including risks like aluminum wiring and open grounds. Learn what’s in scope and what’s not.",
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  "url": "https://homeinspectionsovercoffee.com/what-we-look-for-and-what-we-dont-electrical-system-overview-what-we-inspect-and-why-it-matters/",
  "datePublished": "2025-06-30",
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        "name": "Do you open the electrical panel?",
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          "text": "Yes, if safely accessible. Home inspectors do not open panels in wet conditions, when locked, or if builder-tagged 'Do Not Open'."
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          "text": "No. Multi-strand aluminum wiring is common and safe. Single-strand aluminum in older homes may pose fire risks and should be evaluated."
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