On the surface, your new home or office building may seem great, but once you move in, you’ll discover little quirks. Most of them will be nothing to worry about; however, now and then you’ll notice something that may require the attention of a professional.
Electrical issues are common in both old and new buildings and will need to be checked out by technicians.
Here are some electrical issues you should never ignore:
Circuit Breaker Issues
Problems with the circuit breaker shouldn’t be ignored. Circuit breakers cut down power in specific parts of the house when they sense some type of irregularity. When a circuit breaker fails, you won’t be alerted in time. This can cause short circuits and damage appliances; in worst cases failing circuit breakers may even cause fires.
In other cases, a circuit breaker could be working fine, but ‘trip’ for no reason and cut power to parts of the house. In such scenarios there’s nothing wrong with the circuit breaker, however, the fact that it continues to trip is a cause of concern.
Call the professionals to take a look at your circuit so they can narrow down the problem. You could have an overloaded circuit, a faulty appliance or a malfunctioning breaker.
Burning Smell
Never put off a burning smell in your home!If you’ve scanned the kitchen and still can’t figure out where the smell is coming from, it’s probably to do with your electrical system.
Look around your home to see if you can find outlets that are either warm or aren’t working at all. Burning smells usually happen due to loose connections, or when electricity flows through damaged cables, switches, plugs, etc.
Letting a technician get to the bottom of the burning smells in your home can help you can prevent further damage to your property while keeping your family safe.
Sparks
If something in your home is sparking, call the professionals right away. Our technicians will give you directions on how to cut off power in the affected part of the house so you can stay safe until we get there.
Although there’s no way to ensure that you never have electrical problems at home, getting your electrical system checked regularly can reduce the chances of issues.
RHK Electrical provides comprehensive electrical services for residential and commercial buildings in Cypress, TX. We also offer lightening services and transformer services.
Call us +1 832 948 6019 to get in touch with our team; we’ll have your electrical problems taken care of in no time!