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Infrared Thermography Service for Residential and Commercial Business

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Infrared thermography can save a homeowner or business money by giving valuable insight to a home or building’s efficiency and energy use.

Save Money Now and Later With an Infrared Thermographic Inspection

Infrared thermography qualifies as on the most significant and cost-saving factors to an electrical maintenance program. The return on investment is exponential both short and long term.

Electrical failures can be detected by a certified thermographer long before any other testing method; thereby reducing downtime significantly – saving costs on equipment and property – and even save lives.

How It Works

Increase in Heat

Mounting resistance in electrical components can be caused by age, loose connections, exposure to the elements and more. This mounting resistance also results in increased heat.

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Thermal Image of Heat Leak thru Windows

Heat Detection through an Infrared Camera

With infrared thermography, you can see this heat through an infrared camera prior to any damage being visible to unaware eyes. This allows the homeowner or business the advantage of correcting the problem in its early stages – before damaging effects take place on property, equipment, or people. With an infrared thermographic inspection, exact points of where danger exists, or where you need to make improvements are shown; which also reveals where you are potentially losing money – helping keep overhead cost down.

An Infrare Thermographic Inspection Can:

  • Detect a power plant boiler flue gas leak
  • Check your generator
  • Detect thermal heat loss for buildings and residence
  • Evaluate the integrity of concrete
  • Find flat roof leaks
  • Evaluate cold storage cooling loss
  • Detect moisture contamination in buildings, condos, and plants
  • Perform HVAC equipment evaluation
  • More ...
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Commercial infrared thermographic inspection

Certified Thermography Experts Only

Infrared thermographic inspections should be conducted by certified experts only and O’Grady Companies are the certified experts to trust. Our inspections comply with the safety standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Contact O’Grady Companies skilled residential and commercial electricians about our infrared thermography services for your home or business in Frederick, Maryland, Virginia, and DC Metro area today at 301-882-1925.


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Find the Right Residential Electrical Contractor

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You love your older home. You’ve outgrown your current home, but not the location. Now, you’re thinking about renovating, an addition, a build-out, or an expansion so you can stay where you are and have your home meet your needs and your growth. You realize now is the time to find the right residential electrical contractor.

For older homes, it’s important to get a reputable, certified electrician near you. They will assess your current electrical needs and provide an estimate for updating old wiring and bring everything up to code making it safe for you and your family.

For build-outs and expansion, a local residential electrical contractor can help make your dreams a reality. Plus, they always have a good connection (pun intended ;)) with other qualified and reputable contract workers.

A few things to be on the lookout for:

Know if your electrician is licensed and insured

A good guide to follow is that an electrician (or any contractor) who took the time to get the proper insurance values his trade and clients. This means that he makes the relevant investment to deliver great service. This also affords you additional comfort knowing you are completely covered in the event circumstances go awry.

Ask a neighbor who did their exterior lighting.

Ask family and friends

People you trust are the best resources! They can steer you in the right direction or steer you away from potential mayhem. If you like your neighbors outdoor or landscape lighting, bring over coffee and have a chat. Get the name of reputable residential electricians from those around you – you’ll be glad you did.

Look for customer reviews to find a reputable residential electrical contractor.

Search for reviews

The internet is an open book when it comes to finding out about companies and their goods and services. Look at the reviews on a company’s social media profile (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) and on their Google Business profile. These platforms allow people to share their experience and give honest feedback. Look for high levels of engagement on social media as well. Note if they have good feedback and conversations with their clients and answer questions timely, addressing all issues.

Find out the pricing of the electric company you’re considering

‘To be forewarned is to be forearmed’ – no truer words. No sticker shock when you do your homework. Compare prices and read the fine print; this will help guide you in making the best decision based on your needs and budget. Price should not be the focused factor in your decision; however, it does help you assess the value in accordance with your budget.

O’Grady Electrical Companies is the residential electrical contractor Frederick County residents rely on. No matter what your electrical needs are, we have the right solution, at the right price, give us a call!