When dealing with your household electrics, you should ensure that your personnel safety is guaranteed. Flashing lights and appliance faults can signify that you have electrical issues within your home. Below we will explain some common electrical appliance faults and the most suitable solutions:
Malfunctioning Light Switches
Dimmer switches that are installed incorrectly and that cannot adjust the lights well should be replaced or fixed as soon as possible. If you have recently purchased a new house and the switches don’t switch any lights on, this could be due to the switches being superseded and some fixtures could have been removed. The other issue could be that there is a possible fault in the circuit, outlet or wiring. You should seek the help of an electrician in your area. If you’re in Thanet and its surrounding areas, then East Kent Electrical is your number one electrician to diagnose and fix your electrical issues.
Frequent Circuit Breaker Tripping
Microwaves and hairdryers are high wattage items and they have the potential to trip your circuit breakers. This will especially happen when you are using other power-consuming devices on the same source. The circuit breakers in your home are meant to protect you, when they are constantly tripping it means that it’s doing its job. Look at what appliances you were using when it did trip. This will help identify what is using high wattage.
Circuit Overload
Overloading of power boards will always cause the tripping of circuit breakers. Most homes do not have enough power points to supply to, for example, a whole-home entertainment unit. If circuit breakers in your house are tripping recurrently, it could be due to circuit overload. You can prevent this by:
• Removing devices that are not in use (surprisingly, phone chargers use power even when they are not connected to a phone).
• Avoid overburdening a single circuit by spreading your electrical needs.
Light Bulbs that Burn Out Too Often
Here are the reasons why your bulbs are burning out too often:
• The wattage is too high
• Poor wiring on the circuit
• The insulation is very close to the light
• On a dimmer switch, there might be excessive wattage on a single switch
• In cases of flickering, there might be a poor connection on the circuit
Isolating these issues may become a problem for non-professionals. If you are not sure what you’re doing, it might be an option to reach out to a professional electrician to identify the cause of your light bulb burnouts.
Recessed Light Going Out and Coming Back On
There are safety devices that are built into the recessed lighting that will cut out the power to the light if it becomes too hot. This could be because the bulb that is being used is too high wattage or the insulation in the ceiling may be too close to the bulb. You should check your overhead lights routinely:
• If they are producing a lot of heat
• The total wattage on the circuit
• If the insulation is done properly
What to Do in Case the Problems Persist
If electrical problems persist around your home, you should contact an electrician. Electrical safety in your home is very paramount, and you cannot leave anything to chance. Get in touch with our professional electricians in Thanet, to help identify the problems with your home electrical appliances for safety assurance and peace of mind. You can also use our Online Booking System to book an appointment for an electrician.
