⚡️Service Request ⚡️
10 Signs You Need To Call an Electrician
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The fuses keep blowing or your circuit breaker keeps tripping. Some people screw in a fuse with more amps and think the problem is solved, but this creates a fire hazard.
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You have a sparking appliance fixture or electrical breaker. If something is sparking, call an electrician right away!
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Flickering lights can be a sign that there is something wrong with your internal electric system. This requires work that should not be completed by an amateur.
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You’re using a lot of extension cords in one area. There’s a reason why we hide electrical wiring within your walls, and it isn’t just to make it pretty. If you don’t have enough plugs in an area and have to use extension cords, you should have an electrician come and rewire.
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You have a hot switch plate or an outlet. This is a big problem; outlets should never be hot! Call an electrician in to look at it immediately!
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You have two-prong outlets or not enough outlets in each room because you are in an older home. Some people choose to take the easy road and add extenders and extension cords, but this can be dangerous and lead to a fire!
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You have a light switch that doesn’t turn anything on. While this could be as innocent as an outlet planned for future use by a builder, it could also be the cause of a previous owner with DIY tendencies detaching wiring. You should have an electrician look at it to make sure it is safe.
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You receive a shock when you touch a light switch, outlet, or other electrical system surfaces in your home. If you are receiving electrical shocks from items in your home, it can be due to faulty wiring and is a potential fire hazard.
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You have an electrical outlet or component with rust or moisture near it. Anyone who has been warned to stop swimming during a thunderstorm knows that water and electricity don’t mix. If there are signs that your electrical system is getting exposed to water, you should have it checked out.
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You hear buzzing in the walls. Not bees – that requires the aid of a different sort of service provider altogether. But a light electrical buzzing could be a sign of a wiring issue.
