Household Issues that Signal the Need to Hire an Emergency Electrician

Hire a 24/7 Emergency Electrician When These Dangerous Electric Issues Arise

Oftentimes, homeowners aren’t sure what the difference is between a common electrical fault vs. an emergency electric repair. Allowing issues with electric systems to linger can be costly, even potentially dangerous for your family, pets and valuable possessions. EP Electric LLC offers a guide with 8 signs it is necessary to hire an emergency electrician for a 24hr diagnostic & repair service. Even something as simple as a dead outlet or light bulbs frequently popping could indicate a larger problem and lead to an electrical house fire if not resolved right away. Read below to see the top signs it is time to hire an emergency electrician.

8 Signs to Hire an Emergency Electrician

Outlet Burning Smell/Visible Damage: Black & brown markings on the plate of the outlet indicate excessive heat, burnt wiring and an overload. Similarly, if you smell burning coming from the outlets turn off the power to that section of your home and call a 24/7 electrician right away.

Breaker Box Buzzing/Humming: Even the slightest humming or buzzing noises coming from your breaker box means there is a dangerous problem with your electrical wiring.

Flickering & Dimming Lights: There are several electrical reasons for light bulbs to be constantly flickering, dimming and burning out. Read more here: 9 Reasons your Light Bulbs are Frequently Burning Out.

Excessive Sparking: A short, split-second burst of spark from time to time is normal. However, if you begin to see noticeable sparks from an outlet that last for several seconds this indicates an issue with your wiring or an overloaded outlet.

Frequent Circuit Breaker Tripping: The circuit breaker is the main component to your entire home electrical system. While occasional short-circuiting or tripping is normal if this begins to happen several times a week it may be a sign your circuit breaker is bad.

Electrical-Related Power Outage: Car accidents or a nasty storm are the most common causes for your power to suddenly go out. However, if you seem to be the only house on the block without lights then your electrical system is the culprit. Whole home electrical failure is very dangerous, call an emergency electrician right away!

Rodent/Pest Infestation: If you find the presence of rodents or there is an active pest infestation the first thing you will do is call a pest control company to properly remove their presence. Afterwards, a call to an emergency electrician is necessary to ensure the pests did not chew through wiring or insulation.

Water Damage: Finally, electricity and water do not mix! If you’ve suffered storm damage, leaking roof or flooding, call a 24/7 electrician right away to inspect light fixtures, outlets, wiring and your breaker box.

Andi Dano