4 Good Reasons to Call a Licensed Electrician
It’s good to have general electrical knowledge whether you are a homeowner or a business owner. Troubleshooting situations regarding your electrical system can save you time and money. Know when you need to call on a licensed electrical technician. Remember your electrical system can be repaired, upgraded and replaced at any time.
Short Circuit – what is that? When the black hot wire carrying an electrical current comes in contact with the grounded white wire generating heat and sparks and tripping the breaker in your electrical panel. The usual quick fix is to reset the circuit breaker. However, if there is a wiring problem the breaker will not reset and you will need to call on a licensed electrician.
GFCI Outlets – what is their purpose? First of all, what does that stand for? It means ground-fault circuit interrupter. A room in your house that is more susceptible to water or moisture, such as a kitchen or bathroom, will have these types of outlets installed. The two buttons on the face of the outlet say Test and Reset. If water or moisture gets near this outlet, it will trip the flow of electricity to prevent shock. You can reactivate the flow of electricity by hitting the Reset button. If you cannot reset the circuit, you will need to call a licensed electrician.
Electrical Panel or Breaker Panel – How do I know if it needs replacing? If the lights in your home are constantly dimming or flickering, especially when other appliances are being run, there is a good chance that you will need to replace the breaker panel. When you run appliances such as microwaves, hairdryers, or air conditioners and lights are flickering, it is important to have a licensed electrician troubleshoot the problem to check for proper wiring and possibly a electrical panel replacement.
Outlets Not Working – How do I troubleshoot this problem? To save money many builders do not install a ceiling light in the bedrooms so the switch on the wall will only connect to one specific outlet in the room. Get a lamp or test each outlet in the room with the switch turned on. You should be able to determine which outlet is connected to the wall switch. If this test does not work, check the circuit breaker. If you cannot find the solution, call a licensed electrician.
Hiring a licensed electrical technician contact us to evaluate your electrical problems is the safest way to make sure that your home and family remain safe. For all of your electrical needs, wiring expertise and first-class service, call Excellent American Painting and Handyman Service at 214-938-1088.