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When is it time to call an electrician?

11/1/2017

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Resetting circuit breakers or changing fuses too often: could indicate that your circuits are drawing more current then they can safely provide.  It could also indicate a more dangerous fault in one or more circuits that needs immediate attention.
Turning on your air conditioner and the lights dim in the room: Motor driven appliances generally draw more current and should be wired on dedicated circuits.  This could also indicate that the amp of the line needs to be updated. 

When there is an audible buzzing or humming sounds: When the integrity of your electrical system becomes compromised, gaps appear in the system.  As the electricity fills the gaps its jumps across the gap which creates an electrical noise in the form of humming or buzzing.  Schedule an inspection as soon as possible.

When outlets, switches or other electrical- system surfaces warm to the touch: If your home was built of wired between 1965 - 1975 it may have aluminium wiring which need to be serviced regularly.  Many warning signs can also indication that smalls amounts of electricity is escaping,  which could create a serious fire hazard and burn risk or it could simply be to much demand on the circuit or something far more complicated and dangerous.
28 Comments
Gerard link
1/2/2021 09:31:31 am

Very thoughtfuul blog

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Stephen G. Crespo link
2/2/2021 04:47:31 am

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11/4/2021 08:29:51 am

Most electricians are paid by the hour, and the clock starts ticking as soon as they leave their office and arrive at your home. Hiring a local electrical provider takes a decent amount of time, therefore it will cost you less in the long run. You can put the money saved towards additional services that will help you develop your dream home.

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Ermir Demiri Dem link
2/3/2022 07:15:54 am

This is a very informative article and it is a very useful, thank you for sharing this article.

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Jeff Carbine link
2/5/2022 07:51:37 am

I appreciate that you explained if you're constantly resetting circuit breakers or changing fuses, it's a sign that your circuits are drawing more current than they can safely handle. My best friend is looking for some info, this should help him. I appreciate that you helped me learn more about electricians.

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Hailey Miller link
2/17/2022 09:53:13 pm

It helped when you said that buzzing or humming sounds can indicate electrical problems. This is informative because I am living alone and I do not know what to do with the buzzing sounds coming from my kitchen appliances. I am hoping to find an experienced electrician tomorrow morning who can inspect and fix the electrical system in my bungalow house.

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Braden Bills link
2/22/2022 08:51:02 am

I've been having issues with the power going out in some of my rooms, and I'm not sure what to do about it. It makes sense that I would want to get a mechanic to inspect the system for me! That seems like a good way to decide if I put things together properly.

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Zachary Tomlinson link
2/27/2022 10:54:28 pm

I've been thinking about owning a home recently so I can start a family with my wife. I find it concerning that a home's faulty wiring system could become a fire hazard if left unattended. I'll probably consider your idea of hiring an electrician if any of these signs appear on my future home.

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Olivia Smart link
3/21/2022 02:29:59 pm

Thank you for explaining that you shouldn't hear any buzzing or humming sounds because this indicates a gap in the system. My cousin mentioned hearing something like this around the electrical room at work. I'll share this with her and see if she can share this with maintenance so that they can contact an electrician for help.

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Victoria Addington link
4/21/2022 12:51:51 am

I didn't know that motor-driven appliances must be wired on a proper circuit. Our wiring is messed up, so we want to get it fixed. I better hire a local electrician to ensure that safety is observed during the project.

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Eli Richardson link
4/27/2022 11:56:36 am

I found it helpful when you described how we could know if your electrical system it's failing before it's too late. Last night, my wife and I started noticing how our lights flickered from time to time, but we thought it was a general issue. Now, we're hearing some weird buzzing sounds, so we think it's time to look for an electrician to help us. Thanks for the advice on electrical inspections and how they'd help us find out what's wrong with our system.

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Max Jones link
5/31/2022 03:54:37 pm

Thanks for the info about electricians. My friend is hoping to fix the electrical system in his home. I'll tell him to hire an electrician.

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Olivia Smart link
6/7/2022 02:18:19 pm

Thank you for explaining that audible humming sounds can be a sign that your electrical system is compromised. I've been wondering why I've been hearing this in certain rooms in our home. I'll be sure to call an electrician right away to get this fixed.

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Charlotte Fleet link
7/11/2022 06:38:17 pm

It makes sense that you should hire an electrician as soon as possible if you notice humming or buzzing from your electrical system. If I listen close enough, I can hear a buzzing sound coming from behind my walls. I'll have to hire an electrician immediately to check out my electrical system and fix any issues.

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Millie Hue link
8/8/2022 08:35:53 pm

It got me when you said that it is important to have an inspection service as soon as possible when there are humming or buzzing noise. As you mentioned, this would mean that the electricity is filling the gaps and it is compromised. I can imagine how important it would be to hire commercial electrician services immediately if that is the case with an establishment. I think it would be vital for the safety of their customers and workers, especially when it is within business hours.

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Iris Smith link
9/14/2022 03:11:56 am

Thank you for mentioning that if there is a buzzing or humming sound coming from an electrical source, it should be inspected as soon as feasible. My child was playing with water in the bathroom, and the water splashed all the way to the ceiling. Since then, the bathroom lamp has been making buzzing noises. I'll have a commercial electrician inspect my lamp.

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Hamilton link
9/19/2022 11:07:28 pm

Helpful list here. Be safe people call the pro instead of getting into a dangerous situation.

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John Carston link
9/29/2022 01:10:41 am

My favorite part of this article is when you said that amp lines are important to prioritize because they provide safety. I have a cousin who is a business owner who mentioned to me last night that they are planning to transfer electrical switches in for adding fans on every floor of their business workplace, and he asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to do. You did a great job explaining how consulting a trusted electrician can help them with their concern, and I'll be sure to share this with him.

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Marie Clark link
10/13/2022 04:46:17 am

Great article! Very short but direct to the point. :)

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Mia Evans link
10/19/2022 12:34:09 am

Thanks for pointing out that there might be a problem with the electrical system when there are gaps in it. I can imagine how risky that would be as well that is why it is best to hire an electrician when there are signs of issues in your home. For us, we might already need a service panel upgrade just to ensure our safety, because the house we moved into is from my grandparents which means that most of its parts are quite old by now.

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Electrician Red Deer link
12/6/2022 05:54:30 am

That is a good list. I will be sure to share with my staff.

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Olivia Smart link
12/9/2022 11:34:22 am

I thought it was interesting that you should call an electrician if you're resetting your circuit breakers too often. I've been wondering if this is something we should be concerned about in our home. We've had to reset our circuit breaker five times in the last month. I'll have to make a few calls to get everything checked out soon.

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Jessie Holloway link
12/28/2022 05:26:18 pm

Thanks so much for talking about common causes of electrical problems. My brother owns an office building for his business and the lights have been flickering a lot more recently and he's not sure why. He's been looking into calling down an electrician to help him fix whatever the issue may be so everybody can work undisturbed.

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Jake Williams link
1/18/2023 12:13:04 am

Nice article outlining the circumstances in which assistance from an electrician may be necessary. It's useful that you mentioned that changing fuses too frequently at home could result in electrical problems that need to be fixed right away because they could be hazardous. This information should be taken note of. I'll check to see whether my house's electrical system needs any upkeep. Thanks.

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electricienlaval link
1/19/2023 05:04:56 am

Well i was also facing dim lights issue twice a month but i ignore it, now after reading this post i also thinking to hire an electrician to examine my room.

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3/1/2023 05:48:01 pm

Nice article! thanks for sharing the post!

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Steve Smith link
3/21/2023 09:12:46 pm

My favorite part of this article is when you said that a safe electrical system would need a proper circuit breaker to prevent electrical concerns. I have a cousin looking for an electrician that could offer a switchboard upgrade because they were planning to have a lighting installation for their residence. He asked if I had any idea what would be the best option to consider. You did a great job explaining how consulting a trusted electrician can help them with their concern. I'll share this with him.

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Junk Removal Joliet link
3/27/2023 07:59:25 am

Thanks for sharing this one. It's really important to call an electrician.

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