Your home is filled with electrical circuits that deliver the electricity that the home needs to function. All of your devices, appliances, lights, all of it are connected to circuits. The thing to remember about these circuits is that they can become overloaded if you aren’t careful. An overloaded circuit poses an extreme danger to your home. It can also be irritating as it should trip the breaker if it is working properly. Burley Electrical Services is here to talk about overloaded circuits and why they are dangerous even with breakers put in place to protect your home.
Understanding an Overloaded Circuit
Anytime there is too much electrical demand put on any given circuit, it is overloaded. It can be difficult to avoid it at times, but you can think about what you’re using and what circuit it is on to try and avoid it. For instance, a common place to have overloaded circuits is in the kitchen. Using larger appliances like an air fryer and a toaster oven on the same circuit will definitely overload that circuit. While you can make adjustments to try and avoid it as much as possible, it just happens sometimes.
Issues That Arise When Circuits Are Overloaded
For the most part, when a circuit is overloaded, the worst thing you will experience is a brief power outage. However, there are some more serious concerns that are worth pointing out as they can put everyone in the house at risk. While these issues aren’t as common, that doesn’t mean that they should be ignored or discounted, by any means.
– Electrical fires
– Fried wiring
– Shocks
– Destroyed devices
– Electrocution
Signs of a Circuit Overload
When you experience an overloaded circuit, you will more than likely know it because you will experience a power outage in that portion of your home. If you have experienced a widespread power outage, that isn’t the same. When you have power in some parts of your home but not others, that’s when you’re dealing with a tripped breaker. Other signs that you might experience when you have a circuit that is overloaded include:
– Flickering lights
– Buzzing noises when lights are on
– Dimming lights when using devices
How to Avoid Overloaded Circuits All Together
The best way to avoid an overloaded circuit all together is to have your circuit breaker upgraded. There are also wiring upgrades that can be done to help you avoid an overloaded circuit in your home as well. When it comes to making these upgrades, you need to have the pros there to help you out. No one will ensure your electrical system is up to date and meeting all the electrical codes like Burley Electrical Services. We will upgrade your circuit breakers and ensure your home is safe from overloaded circuits and the dangers that they pose. Call us today!
