Many of the problems in your home can be directly related to electrical issues. There are some common electrical issues that most homeowners will encounter from time to time. Here is a list of common electrical issues and solutions.
- The outlets and lights suddenly go out. Sudden loss of power is often known as tripping the circuit. It is an easy fix. Find the utility panel and the corresponding switch to reset the breaker. If you frequently have to flip switches on your electrical panel, you may be overloading your circuit.
- Outlets are warm to the touch. If you notice that the outlets are heating up you may have a problem with either loose wires, a broken outlet, or an overloaded circuit. Unplug any unnecessary devices and turn the circuit off entirely. You should contact an electrician to inspect the wiring immediately.
- Why is my light bulb flickering.? Overlapping is when a light fixture has a bulb screwed and that is higher wattage than it is supposed to be. This can be dangerous. Stay within the suggestion was to trade for your lights. The best option is probably to use a 60 watts bulb or lower.
- Plugs won’t stay plugged into certain outlets. Contact an outlet receptacles can wear out over time causing the prongs to lose their grip on your plug. These are not expensive to replace and are an easy DIY project. Replace the old receptacles as soon as possible.
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