Today, we at Burley Electrical Services would like to discuss common residential electrical problems to help you avoid them in your home, or at least address them early. Some small cosmetic issues you may wish to fix yourself while others we definitely recommend calling a professional electrician to repair!
Loose Electrical Wall Outlet
Being fairly simple, you need to start by turning off the breaker. After it is off, use the voltmeter to check the voltage supplied to the outlet. Until the outlet becomes flushed to the wall, unscrew the cover plate and put some outlet shims.
Broken Light Switch
To remove the faceplate, put off the circuit breaker and then use a flathead. If there is electricity supply, use the Phillip head in removing the light switch and test the wires connected to the screw. If there is no electricity, then disconnect before reassembling the light switch.
Short Circuit Problems
Hairdryers and other small appliances sometimes short circuit or trip. The appliance is faulty if you reset the breaker, but the problem still occurs. It may be that short wiring or receptacle needs urgent attention.
Cut or Damaged Extension Cord
First, you need to unplug both ends, then cut off the old plug before scoring and peeling back the insulation jacket in this situation. Utilize the wire stripper to strip each wire then twist each wire tightly at the end. Gently screw them to the back of the plug with the black screwed to Gold and the white to the silver screw once finished. To secure the wires, close the plugs.
Flickering & Dimming Lights
Because they can be signs of poor connection causing arcing, flickering and dimming are two hazardous electricity issues you must deal with. Leading to over-heating, and fire stems from the loose or corroded connections causing arcing. Contacting a
Light Bulbs Burning Out
A professional should also handle this issue as it another hazardous electrical problem. In some cases, poor insulation may be causing over-heating, the loose connection in socket or circuit, failing recessed lights. In order to prevent fire outbreaks, the light fixtures are designed to shut off. Again, be sure to contact a professional to ensure safety.
Electrical Outlets Not Working
Excessive heat buildup can cause melting wires, which in turn can cause dead outlets due to tripped poor connections, or tripped breaker.
Switch or Outlet is Warm
Unless it is a dimming switch, warm outlets must be considered serious electrical hazards.
Breaker Keeps Tripping
A sign that the circuit is overloaded with too much electricity is frequently tripping breakers. Upgrading the electrical system should be considered.
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