Electricity can be an area of home repairs that most people are understandably not willing to work on. The dangers that comes when working with live electrical wires is not worth the risk. There are times that you may need small electrical jobs done and it may seem like you might be able to do it yourself but it is best left to a professional electrician. There are some ways that you will know you need the assistance of an electrician and one of those is if you see a spark when you plug something in to an outlet.
Burley Electrical Service has what to look for when using your wall outlets and what to do if you have one that sparks.
Why does an outlet spark when you plug something in: If you have an outlet spark it is not actually that out of the norm. All outlets are transferring power from them to whatever cord is plugged into it. When you plug something in, it actually always has some form of electric transfer and will send a small spark. When the outlet is working correctly it will not be a spark that you can even see.
When do I need to contact an electrician: Most of the time if you feel that there is something that seems wrong with your electrical outlets you should call a professional right away. A faulty wire can lead to a fire that can break out in and around the home. There are several reasons that a sparking outlet will require the help and assistance of an electrician. One way is if the sparks lasts longer than a quick second. The spark should not be visible and if it is and lasts for longer than a second you need to contact an electrician right away. Another reason that you may need to hire an electrician is if you notice a burning smell after you have witnessed the spark and plugged something in. If you smell this you are sure to have a wire that has melted from the spark and that can cause more damage. You also need to be sure to contact a professional if there are multiple sparks that are seen when you plug something in.
