Learn to recognize the signs that your electrical wiring is in trouble. Read on.
Frayed wires
Your wiring will fray or crack over time. Heat and corrosion as well as bending can also have the same effect. In some cases, nails or screws can also nick the wires, pinch them or pierce them. If you see any of these signs, then that means you’ve got damaged wires at home. These are dangerous, Bob Vila warns. You’ll want to have them replaced by a professional electrician in Abbotsford right away.
Scorch marks
If your outlets or switches are warm to the touch, then that’s a red flashing flag. Get an electrical contractor to deal with the problem right away. If there are warm sports or scorch marks, then you’ve got unsafe wiring conditions. There’s no time to waste. Get help as soon as you can.
Circuit breaker issues
It’s not a problem if you reset your circuit breakers once or twice. But if you notice that you keep doing it lately, then that could be a sign that you’re overloading the system. Engage the services of an electrician in Abbotsford to assess your circuits. An experienced a skilled contractor won’t have any problems making the right recommendations to improve your system.
Smoke
If you see any smoke rising from any of your appliances or outlets or even coming up from a baseboard, then that’s another warning sign. If you start smelling the smoke, turn off all the appliances you have and take them off the outlets, if possible. To be safe, though, you may want to turn off the main circuit breaker as well.
Dim lights
If you’ve just installed new lighting and they turn dim when you turn on an appliance, that means you’ve got a problem. Get a pro to check your wiring and deal with the problem.
