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Electrical Troubleshooting In North Royalton
You may have noticed that your home is having some electrical problems, but you can’t pinpoint the exact issue or what’s causing it. This is perfectly normal as many homeowners do not have experience or knowledge with home electrical troubleshooting. In this article, we’ll go over some of the common electrical problems that homeowners face and how you can remedy them yourself.
Common Electrical Problems You May Have
Broken loose light switches and outlets – Your outlets and light switches should not be moving around and popping off the wall when you plug something in. If so it’s recommended to turn off the power on the main breaker box, than tighten the screws on the faceplate of the outlet or tighten the outlet screws that are attached to the electrical box on the 2×4.
Burnt or broken outlets – Even though electricity is flowing through your outlet, the outlet should never get hot when plugged in. If you notice heat, smoke or sparks at an outlet, immediately unplug any cords and do not use the outlet until you can troubleshoot the issue.
Flickering Lights – Flickering lights can be as simple as just changing the light bulb as they do age and no longer shine as bright. If you notice that more than one light is flickering than you may have an issue with your breaker box. In that case, your best bet is to contact a licensed electrician to handle the troubleshooting for you.
Exposed or damaged wiring– Typically you should never be able to see the actual wiring to your lights, switches, and outlets. This is an electrical code violation in and of itself, you may also notice that your wires are exposing to much copper wire which can cause an electrical shortage.
Burnt smell – The smell of something burning in your home is never a pleasant surprise. If you notice the wiring in your electrical system is heating up enough to melt its plastic sheathing, you’re facing an imminent risk of fire and you need to take immediate action. We recommend to cut all power to the house ASAP and getting ahold of a North Royalton electrician.
What are some things electricians look for when troubleshooting?
An electrician will perform a test on outlets and wall switches for reversed polarity that’ll hint that there is an electrical problem. Some warning signs can include discolored, loose or damaged switch plates, and unsafe wiring. A qualified electrician in North Royalton can ensure these outlets are wired correctly and test other switches /outlets in the home for looseness or reversed polarity. Our electrician will check the electric meter for defects such as broken meter seals, insecure installation, and rust at the bottom of the box due to water leaks.
Can an Electrician Troubleshoot Home Appliances?
Yes, our North Royalton electrician has over 40-years of experience installing all types of home appliances from microwave ovens, electrical and gas stoves, dishwashers, garbage disposals, fridges and freezers, clothes washer and dry, water heaters, central air conditioning, and heating, and many more appliances. Our electrician makes sure that everything is up-to-date with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
WHY WORK WITH NORTH ROYALTON ELECTRIC?
As a father-daughter team, you will be working directly with both the owner and designer. Our company has been providing high-quality home improvement and remodeling services for over 40 years! Our goal is to ensure that we perform the job right the first time and that your needs are satisfied.
At North Royalton Electric, we take our client’s satisfaction very seriously. We are proud to be a family-owned business with decades of experience in electrical installation with various projects.
Please contact our team at 216-306-4296 today to start the conversation. We proudly serve the Northeast Ohio area.
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We have many years of experience working with residential and commercial lighting, switches, and outlet installations. Obtain your perfect bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, living room or office with the help of our electrician at North Royalton Electric. Our father-daughter team can provide you with home electrical installation and remodeling services and a unique design to ensure that your home / office is just the way you want it. Learn more today!
Our company offers a number of residential services to clients, such as electrical troubleshooting. Our electrician will perform a test on outlets and wall switches for reversed polarity that’ll hint that there is an electrical problem. Some warning signs can include discolored, loose or damaged switch plates, and unsafe wiring. A qualified electrician in North Royalton can ensure these outlets are wired correctly and test other switches /outlets in the home for looseness or reversed polarity.