5 Common Hazardous Electrical Problems at Your Home

The Most Common Electrical Problems at Home

Loose Outlets

Whenever you plug a gadget cord (it can be any cord) in an outlet and observe that the plug is moving inside the outlet, this is an indication of a loose outlet. You need to fix this issue by replacing the loose outlet. Loose outlets can cause serious fire hazards because when the plug shakes in the loose outlet, it creates overheating, sparks, and short circuits that could turn out into serious fire hazards. Fix your loose out let’s as quickly as possible to mitigate the risk of an electrical fire.

Flickering or Dimming Lights

How does a typical horror film scene begin? It starts with the flickering lights and sudden blackouts. Then comes a witch that comes to you at bullet speed and then.............sorry, I can't go on Even Hollywood attempts to persuade us that when the lights in our homes flicker, it means something strange (don’t think of Dr. Strange from multiverse) is going on. But we all know it’s just a movie.

But do you, flickering or dimming light could cause serious issues such as short circuits to an electrical fire. When you notice this issue in a particular blub then the fault might be in the holder or loose holder connection. However, if you notice flickering in the whole house’s bulbs then that could be an indication of a strong issue. Most of the time loose connections are causing this issue if there is no loose connection then you need to figure it out in the circuit. If your entire house is flickering, the problem might be at the breaker box or at the utility drop outside your home.

Light Bulbs Blowouts Actively

When you experience more actively light bulb blowouts, that could be the time to inspect loose connections in the socket or circuit. Check for overheating, if you find the connections are overheating and you smell of fire. Cut electricity and get a professional to address the situation.

Frequently Tripping Breakers

This is usually an indication that the circuit is overloaded and utilizing too much electricity than its capacity. It is advisable to add a circuit or upgrade your electrical service to ensure better safety from electrical hazards.

Warm Outlets or Switches

We have covered this issue in our previous blog also and recommend that if you are experiencing this issue, it could be of loose wires if that is not the case then you should immediately call a certified electrician to check the wiring in order to prevent electrical fire.

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