Electricity is everywhere in your Orlando area home and business. We depend on it more than ever with all of our smart devices, phones, and computers. Unfortunately, this has also means we are faced with more electrical problems.
What are the most common electrical issues? How concerned should you be if they happen in your home or business?
Lights that aren’t working just quite right
Whether it lights that keep flickering, too dim or too bright, or lights that burn out frequently. Make sure you are using the appropriate wattage and the bulb is screwed in completely. If you’ve checked all of these and you’re still having issues, it is probably due to faulty wiring or a bad neutral connection.
Frequent surges
There are many reasons why a power surge can happen. Typically, they happen from a storm, lightening, or damage to power lines. Sometimes, inexpensive electronics can cause a power surge. They can cause significant damage to your electronics, appliances, and wiring. You may want to invest in a surge protector to protect your home.
Overloaded circuits or outlets
The more electronics and chargers we have, the more outlets we need. Which typically leads to overloading outlets, which happens when the amount of current flowing to the outlet exceeds what it can handle.
Electric shock
This typically occurs in older buildings, where the wiring is older and the electrical codes may not be up to today’s standards. Non-grounded wiring and poor insulations, are usually the cause.
High electrical bills
Nobody likes getting a huge electric bill, but there may be something you can do about it. Identify any appliances or devices that may be causing electrical surges, unplug any devices that you aren’t using, and repair Andy faulty wiring.
Breakers that trip often
A breaker that is tripping frequently, it may be a sign of a larger problem. A breaker trips when there is too much electricity in one outlet. The breaker is tripped, or automatically shut off, before a fire or anything dangerous can happen.
Light switches or outlets not working
If the switches or outlets are not working properly, they should definitely be evaluated by a professional.
If your home or business is experiencing any of these issues, you should contact Sanford Electric Company. We will be happy to help with cost effective electrical solutions.
