Warning Signs Telling You That You May Need Some Electrical Repairs

When we have an electrical problem at home, it’s usually very easy to spot one because of the obvious signs such as a popping fuse or light bulb and when all lights or other appliances suddenly shut down. However, other major problems may be a lot more difficult to detect. A broken fuse or a peeled wire may not have any effects on your electrical system right now, but these hidden issues may quickly turn into a huge problem such as a fire accident or electrocution of a family member.

 

To ensure that your home and everyone in it are safe, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for these warning signs:

1.     When your fuse or circuit breakers frequently blow up – These safety devices were designed to tolerate a certain level of electrical power before they go off. Once the incoming voltage is too high for the standard limit required by most homes in general, the fuse or circuit breaker triggers by popping to prevent the huge amount of voltage to flow into the house’s wiring system. However, when this happens frequently, there may be a problem with the electrical flow coming into your house.  
 

2.     Getting electrocuted when plugging appliances – Wall sockets and most modern appliances are designed to have a ground system or failsafe to divert electric flow to keep the person safe from electrocution. However, old appliances and sockets may have exposed wirings. If you experience getting electrocuted when plugging in some of your appliances, you might have a faulty plug or socket that needs electrical repairs. If not fixed, this may lead to fire accidents, burns or injuries.
 

3.     Dancing lights – Unless it’s your Christmas lights you see flickering, then you might have a hidden problem. Dancing or flashing lights that shouldn’t be doing it in the first place may mean that there is a disruption in the normal flow of current being supplied throughout your home, especially in the affected area. An open or damaged wire and even a lose connection may be the culprit behind this. But if you don’t find it and fix it up soon, you might be at risk of having fire accidents.

 

 

4.     Discoloured sockets and warm plugs – There are times when something overheats. The two most obvious signs of this incident would be a brownish discolouration or heat. When electricity flows to another medium that is not designed to insulate heat and current, it may start to burn and that’s where you get the brownish colour or heat. Be sure to check sockets that suddenly turn brown, plugs and wirings that heat up. This classic sign may quickly turn into a fire problem and can be very dangerous to the people handling the affected appliances.
 

5.     Burning smell of plastic or wood – An exposed wire may put other combustible materials in contact with electricity. If you frequently smell something burning like plastic or wood, then you might have a breach in your wiring system. This is one sign that you must quickly attend to because chances are, your home will be on fire any time soon.