Common reasons for electrical repairs & services

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Dimming, buzzing or flickering lights are a very common problem. The main reason that lights buzz, flicker or dim are:

• The wiring is outdated and needs upgrading
• There are too many appliances running off the circuit or there is a fault in the circuit
• The switch is faulty and needs replacing
• The bulb is loose and needs to be tightened

The main reasons for a faulty switch are:

• The switch is broken
• There is a problem with the wiring
• It has not been properly connected

• There may be an arc-fault (a loose screw in the terminal connection in the switch or outlet)
• Potential problem w/ specific appliances that cause the circuit to trip when it's plugged in
• The appliances used are drawing too much current and the wiring needs to be upgraded
• There is a short circuit - a hot wire is touching a neutral wire
• The circuit breaker is old or worn out and needs replacin

Whether it's one outlet or many, the reason could be:

• One or numerous fuses have tripped
• There is a fault in the electrical wiring
• The outlet is faulty

You should NOT use the outlet if it feels hot, is blackened, or causes a shock  or tingling feeling when touched. On investigation we may find:

• The outlet is faulty and needs to be replaced
• The wiring is faulty
• The appliance is faulty

An abnormally high electric bill should be investigated and could be a result of:

• A fault in the wiring
• A leakage in the electrical system
• Outdated appliances that may be drawing too much current