In the US, 28,000 home fires occur every year due to electrical faults. These fires cause injuries, fatalities, and $700 million worth of property damage year after year.
Electrical faults shouldn’t be ignored because of the amount of damage they can do. In a matter of minutes, electrical circuits can set your house on fire and destroy your valuables.
Homeowners should take proactive measures to prevent thousands of dollars worth of damage and protect their families.
Here are some major signs that point to the immediate need for an electrician:
Flickering Light Bulbs
Flickering light bulbs are most commonly found in older buildings because of their outdated electrical systems. If you notice flickering lights in your home, don’t ignore the issue; call the electrician immediately. This indicates that the electrical system is burdened by several heavy appliances and can’t distribute power adequately.
Appliances like HVAC units, refrigerators, and washers/dryers require high amounts of power. When multiple appliances are put on a single circuit, it causes disruptions.
Broken Fuse
A trickled circuit breaker and a malfunctioning fuse aren’t signs of danger, but if your fuse keeps blowing, then there’s something wrong—and replacing it isn’t the best solution.
Older homes in the US often have faulty circuit breakers that can’t handle the load of modern appliances. As a result, the electrical system gets overwhelmed and causes short circuits and fires.
Prevent short circuits and fires by hiring experienced electricians to examine your home’s circuits.
Burning Smell
If you can hear something sizzling within your walls or notice a charred, burning smell, shut down your appliances, switch off the sockets, and call a professional to look at your electrical system.
The burning smell indicates that your system is overheating and maybe a fire hazard. Your electrical outlets are most likely short-circuiting and need to be switched off immediately.
Hot Outlets
A good electric circuit never gets warm or hot regardless of how many outlets it’s supporting. If you notice warm electric sockets with charring, your circuit is overloaded and will need to be checked.
Continuing to use hot sockets can cause electric shocks when plugging in a device or switching it on.
Do not ignore warm and charring electrical outlets. These kinds of issues don’t require a new electrical system, but some cables may need to be changed.
If you’re facing electrical issues in the Bay Area, call TD West Electric. Our team of professionals can take care of all your electrical problems. Our electrical services include installing electrical panels, and EV chargers, replacing damaged meters, and more.
We offer electrical services for both commercial and residential buildings.
Get in touch with us by calling 510-648-1465.
