Don’t Do It Yourself: Household Electrical Repairs

DON'T DO IT YOURSELF! Household Electrical Repairs No Power from an Electrical Outlet Check your circuit breaker first to see if any breakers are tripped If the breakers are fine, the outlet may have burned out and shouldn't be used Sparks from an Electrical Outlet Some sparks may be normal if power is turned on for an appliance, for example Heat can melt insulation around the wires, increasing the risk of electrical fire Lights That Flicker This could mean you have a poor connection that could lead to a broken one You'll need an electrician to track down and repair the source of the issue Inconsistent Recessed Lights Recessed lights are designed to turn themselves off to prevent overheating If this happens often, you may have an electrical or insulation problem Overloaded Circuits Having too many appliances running at the same time makes the breaker trip Have a separate circuit installed so this won't keep happening Exposed or Fraying Wires If you see these in your attic, basement, or crawl space, call an electrician Exposed wires touching pipes or ducts can be dangerous Electrical Panel Problems Never remove the electrical panel yourself, as it can be dangerous An electrician will check the panel for corrosion, moisture, and more Clothes Dryer Won't Heat Up There could be a poor connection at the receptacle or the circuit breaker A blown fuse could also be the culprit in this situation Circuit Breaker Won't Reset Not always an indication of issues with the ground fault interrupter The circuit could be protecting a different problem in a different location Very Bright or Very Dim Lights A bad main neutral connection can cause this to occur, and may make bulbs pop The same issue may also cause small appliances to die Provided by: NE HOUR ELECTRIC www.onehourlasvegaselectrician.com Sources: http://www.angieslist.com/electrical/common-problems.htm http://www.thecircuitdetective.com/common_electrical_problems.htm http://www.angieslist.com/articles/5-signs-home-electrical-problems.htm \ \ //