What Are the Different Things That Can Go Wrong with Electrical Wiring?
Redundant wiring is an extremely common
electrical repair
issue, which occurs in homes that the previous owner created their own wiring. And they did not use all of the wirings, in most cases, live wires are left not terminated or capped properly. So you will need to take some time to trace all your electrical wiring to make sure you have no nasty surprises or weak connections in the future.
Overloaded circuits can happen when more power outlets are created using pre-existing wiring as their main energy source. This shortcut will result in problems when multiple appliances are plugged in and working at the same time. As the demand will exceed the capacity and result in short fuses. So you will need to speak to your local
for them to determine the power drain on each circuit, and then to correct the wiring to make sure each circuit load has been properly balanced.
The symptoms of an electrical problem range from having to reset the fuse on a
specific circuit
or suffering from flickering lights. If your computer has crashed because of electrical surges and you are having problems using multiple appliances in one room, these are all signs that you have a wiring issue. So you will need to take time to investigate these. If wiring is frayed, then use a pair of wire cutters to remove the damaged section, and with the help of some wire strippers, remove the plastic coating to expose the wires. Once you have done this, you can reconnect the power cable.
Power surges are created by sudden increases in the power by the electricity service provider. This can overload circuits and cause the electrical items to power down. Sadly, there is no way to rectify this, and the best way to purchase power bars. Plug all your electronic equipment into them, as they come with a built in
circuit
which stops any surges getting to your electrical devices.
If you think you may have a problem with your electrical wiring, or just want to schedule a check up, call A-1 Electric in [
ln
] today on (530) 244-9229.