Five Signs You Need to Call an Electrician
Small household issues and especially electrical breakdowns are a sort of fact of life – no matter what we do to avoid them, they will eventually come and mess with us. And with no option of retreat on the table, the only thing we can actually do is to choose how and when we are going to deal with these problems. We say the best way you can do is to look for the early signs and deal with them head-on before they blow out of proportion. So, here are a couple of red flags you should keep an eye on.
Flickering and dim lights
Our minds got very used to these small quirks because the old incandescent bulbs were very prone to various failures. But, these things are becoming a thing of the past. If we take Australia as an example of a developed country we will see that most households are now lit with LED and CFL fixtures that don’t usually present such problems. If you notice these problems frequently, the power system is probably overloaded and the bigger appliances like the refrigerator are stealing the power away from your lights.
Warm outlets
Even if you keep your lights and appliances fired up 24/7the electrical outlets and other easily accessible electrical components should never ever appear warm to the touch. If you notice that some of them are, you are probably facing some sort of bad wiring that can cause all sorts of problems ranging from shocks to large-scale breakdowns and even house fires. Another explanation may be that the outlet is in very high demand. Either way, act with due diligence and let the professional examine the problem ASAP.
Too many extension cords
This is a very common problem present in virtually any household. What tangled mess of extension cords indicates is that the power in your house is not efficiently distributed across the outlets and that some of them are running a serious risk of being overloaded and that your house is due for serious rewiring. This is a serious problem, so if we once again take Australia as an example you should look for help from a professional electrician in Sydney or some other area with a high frequency of such repairs.
The circuit breakers are tripping
Of course, we are talking about frequent system failures. Every now and then your power system will experience a surge it won’t be able to handle so the circuit breaker will kick in to prevent some major disaster. That’s perfectly fine and doesn’t call for immediate action. But, if that happens whenever you turn on the vacuum or use some specific outlet, you should be alarmed. The same goes for the cases when you experience frequent tripping but different circuit breakers. Let the professional take a look.
Strange sounds around the house
Last but not least, the electric power surging through your house shouldn’t produce any sound that can be noticed by human beings. If you notice any kind of humming, buzzing, or flickering shut down the circuit breaker and immediately call for help. These things are usually a result of frayed wires or loose screws in the terminal and can be extremely dangerous if not handled immediately. Take these things even more seriously if the room in question features water supply life for instance bathroom or kitchen.
So, there you have it – the top five early signs that something wrong is going on in your house and that you should, most definitely ask the help of a professional electrician. And take all of this very seriously – the electrical issues will come knocking at your doors sooner than later. The best thing you can do for the safety of your family is to immediately call for help and cut these problems in their root.
