Common Wiring Problems

We hate it when things go wrong in our homes. Whatever it is, whether plumbing related or simple malfunctions, we despise any break in our home’s integrity. Some people then, will try fixing it themselves which is totally understandable, right? Some might even be successful in doing so. But what if the problem you encountered is something that electricians take care of? How would you manage? What are these common wiring problems, first and foremost?

Flickering Lights

Light bulbs that flicker is one of the most common wiring problems you might need an electrician to help you with. There can be various reasons for this. If only some lights are flickering or blinking, this may represent a poor connection somewhere along the circuit. If the blink happens through much of the home, a main wire connection could be the one having the trouble.

Tripped Breakers

Older homes may not be designed to handle the high-wattage loads compared to today’s homes. Overloads result in tripped breakers, and unless you can live with limited access to power in certain areas of your home, you’ll need to upgrade or add a circuit to accommodate for the load. Diagnosing the problem is possible with an algorithm but we recommend calling a electrician if you’re not that confident.

Increasing Electric Bills

Older furnaces, poor insulation, and wasted power result in higher-than-necessary electricity bills. To remedy this, an electrician may need to take a look at your home. He then may recommend upgrades and replacements that will help get your electricity bills in line. You may  be surprised at how much money you can save with just a few small improvements around your home.

Dead Outlets

A ground-fault occurs when there is a break in the low-resistance grounding path from a tool or electrical system. The electrical current may then take an alternative path to the ground through the user, resulting in serious injuries or death. The ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a fast-acting circuit breaker designed to shut off electric power in the event of a ground-fault.  These outlets help to reduce dangerous conditions in your home and are required by national building codes. When a GFCI receptacle will no longer reset after tripping, you need to hire an electrician to inspect the area and possibly replace the outlet.