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Troubleshooting Common Electrical Issues in your Home
For most of us, the extent of our troubleshooting knowledge is asking, "have you tried turning it off and back on again?" While this is often some decent advice, it can be difficult to know exactly what problems your electrical system or fixtures may be having.
We put together this short guide on ways to check on a couple of the most common electrical issues that most of us will face in our homes. Always remember to perform regular safety checks on your home's electrical system too!
Loose Wall Outlet
Has this ever happened to you? You go to plug in your phone charger, vacuum cleaner, or some other device, only to see the plug's prongs effortlessly fall out of the wall outlet with the slightest movement.
This is an extremely common problem, especially when your home or fixtures are a little older. Outlets are build with contacts that should hold your plug in decently tight, but when the plug falls out easily, this signifies that those contacts are not as strong as they once were.
The troubleshooting process for loose outlets is as simple as encountering the situation in itself! If you notice loose outlets in your home, contact H&H Electric today to see how we can help prevent any further outlet issues in your home.
Light Switch Not Working
One issue that you may encounter every once in a while is suspecting a faulty light switch. For light switches that turn on an easy to reach light fixture, the troubleshooting process can be quite simple. Take your build out of the fixture connected to the faulty switch, and try it in another one you know works. This easy troubleshooting trick can save you the headache of thinking that the switch doesn't work, when in reality it could be the fixture or lightbulb!
If you find that your light switch truly isn't turning things on or off, or dimming lights, contact H&H Electric. Our trained professionals can inspect the switch safely to repair or replace it no time!
Circuit Breaker Tripping Too Much
A circuit breaker trip every once in a while is typically nothing to worry about for homeowners, but if you are noticing a breaker tripping more frequently than normal you should definitely have it checked out by a professional.
Before making the call, there are a couple things you can safely check to help narrow down the issue! Next time the breaker trips, try to be aware of other devices in the house and if they had just turned on. Does it seem to happen when people use specific devices at once? Or when your air conditioning unit comes on? Anything you might be able to determine about what could be causing the trip can help get this one solved quickly!
Contact H&H
While there are things you can do around your home to perform safety checks and troubleshooting tasks on your home's electrical system, you still need to call a qualified electrician at the end of the day to address your concerns.
H&H Electric specializes in making sure your home's electrical system is set up safely and efficiently, but we are also there in case of an emergency, so contact us today!
