When to call an Electrician
When you experience an electrical problem like a flickering light - you may be almost convinced to put on your handy-person hat and attempt to fix the matter yourself. Infrequently that is ok - maybe it's a pretty straightforward fix. Nevertheless lots of electrical issues that appear simple aren't. So when do you call an electrician?
Let's start with something reasonably easy - a circuit breaker tripping. Typically this happens when you put too many working appliances on the same line. You turn on the microwave and the entire kitchen goes down, as an example. The easiest way to avoid overloading your system is by portioning out high energy users on different lines, or not running other appliances when you turn on the microwave. This solution nonetheless , is sometimes temporary. Constantly blowing a fuse indicates you actually need another circuit which will balance out your electric load (and also be more safe too).
So what about lights that flicker? Twinkling lights are fine for Noel but for everyday lighting it's extremely frustrating. The very first thing to do is try replacing the light bulb. If it flickers now, or shortly after being placed in the outlet, then there's something else at work. If the bulb is in a lamp, try plugging it in somewhere else and see whether the flickering continues. If not, then there's a problem with your connection and this sort of repair should be handled by an approved electrician.
A 3rd problem some householders report is that a few appliances die near the same time while the lightness/dimness of bulbs throughout the house is inconsistent. This is territory for a professional as it's got to do with your main connection. Such a situation damages appliances until it's fixed.
Dead outlets can be a cause for getting an electrician. Often an outwardly dead outlet has a switch controller - so definitely explore that possibility first. Defective switches and outlets can also be due to loose wires. If you know the way to turn off the electricity and reconnect the loose wires - ok, but otherwise get assistance. Mind you, infrequently a whole group of outlets or switches die at the exact same time. This indicates a horrible connection that needs a professional eye to discover and repair[**].
Honestly, if you have an electric problem try all the plain things first (like making sure the appliance is actually plugged in). Try appliances in alternative outlets to determine if the appliance or the outlet is the culprit. Make notes of your findings as these will help whomever you hire resolve your problem more quickly, so saving money.
Let's start with something reasonably easy - a circuit breaker tripping. Typically this happens when you put too many working appliances on the same line. You turn on the microwave and the entire kitchen goes down, as an example. The easiest way to avoid overloading your system is by portioning out high energy users on different lines, or not running other appliances when you turn on the microwave. This solution nonetheless , is sometimes temporary. Constantly blowing a fuse indicates you actually need another circuit which will balance out your electric load (and also be more safe too).
So what about lights that flicker? Twinkling lights are fine for Noel but for everyday lighting it's extremely frustrating. The very first thing to do is try replacing the light bulb. If it flickers now, or shortly after being placed in the outlet, then there's something else at work. If the bulb is in a lamp, try plugging it in somewhere else and see whether the flickering continues. If not, then there's a problem with your connection and this sort of repair should be handled by an approved electrician.
A 3rd problem some householders report is that a few appliances die near the same time while the lightness/dimness of bulbs throughout the house is inconsistent. This is territory for a professional as it's got to do with your main connection. Such a situation damages appliances until it's fixed.
Dead outlets can be a cause for getting an electrician. Often an outwardly dead outlet has a switch controller - so definitely explore that possibility first. Defective switches and outlets can also be due to loose wires. If you know the way to turn off the electricity and reconnect the loose wires - ok, but otherwise get assistance. Mind you, infrequently a whole group of outlets or switches die at the exact same time. This indicates a horrible connection that needs a professional eye to discover and repair[**].
Honestly, if you have an electric problem try all the plain things first (like making sure the appliance is actually plugged in). Try appliances in alternative outlets to determine if the appliance or the outlet is the culprit. Make notes of your findings as these will help whomever you hire resolve your problem more quickly, so saving money.
About the Author:
Bonner Johnson is the founder of Bonner Electric, a home electrician in Brevard County with info and photos of work on his website.
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