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Electricity is everywhere. Electricity is everywhere. It powers almost everything we use every day. It’s obvious that we have come a long way since the days when electricity was something only a few could afford. However, electricity has its drawbacks. Many common electrical problems are still present in our daily lives, and even in our homes. These are the most common problems. Do you need to be worried? We’ll be looking at 10 common electrical problems that can occur in your home today.

1 – Lights That aren’t Quite Right

The battle with your light bulbs is one of the most common electrical problems you may have encountered in your home. It can sometimes feel as though the lights in your house are not perfectly working no matter how many times you try.

  • You might find them too bright or too dim. It could be that the wattages in your home are different. You may also have a poor neutral connection.
  • Sometimes they may flicker. It is usually a sign of faulty wiring. Faulty wiring can lead to serious injury and should be addressed immediately.Flickering can also be caused by faulty wiring.
  • The lights often go out.You may have a bad bulb pack, too many wattages, or bad wiring.

2 – Frequent/Regular Surges

There are many factors that can cause power surges. These include winter storms, problems with the power company or damaged power lines. These surges can be very annoying because they will cause your lights to go out or your TV to turn on and off rapidly. These surges can often be caused by lightning. You may need to check if you are experiencing surges that do not include lightning. Sometimes, cheap electronics can create surges. You should also consider purchasing surge protectors to protect your electronics from being damaged by a power surge.

3 – Outlets/Circuits Overloaded

Overloaded outlets can cause problems if you have many electrical appliances. It is not a good idea to plug your TV, Xbox, soundbar, and computer into one outlet. An outlet that is too full can be described as a device or appliance overloading. It’s easy to fix because it’s almost always your fault (sorry!).

4 – Power Sags and Dips

The power surge is closely related to power sags or dips. These are caused by a short drop in voltage. These surges and dips don’t cause power to stop completely but may cause lights to dim for a moment. These may occur if you have small, faulty appliances that are plugged in. Don’t buy electronics at flea markets. This can also happen if your home has too many large appliances that are using all the electricity.

5 – Electric Shocks

For those who live in older homes, this may not be so common. The standards and codes for electrical wiring are higher today than they were a few years ago. A home with a modern electrical system is less likely to experience an electric shock. Older homes with older electrical systems are a concern. Older homes are more likely to have poor insulation or non-grounded wiring. It could be the appliance if you are shocked by the sound of an appliance being turned on when you plug it in.If you get a shock, we recommend that you plug another appliance into the same outlet.

6 – High Electric Bills

We don’t want high electrical bills.It’s not fun to have to pay $$$ every month for your electric bill.  But what could be the cause? There are several reasons why your electric bill might be higher than it should.

  • Recognize devices that could be causing surges of electricity
  • Switch to a more efficient provider
  • Remove any electrical devices from your home that are not being used
  • Repair any defective wiring

7 – Breakers Trips Often

Breakers tripping is not something you want to do, but it can be a great thing. Let us explain. It could be an indication that there is a bigger electrical problem. The breaker trip is a good sign. This means there is too much power in an outlet, and the outlet must be shut off before something dangerous can happen. Like what a GFCI would do if there was water in an outlet in the bathroom. Reduce the number of appliances you use at once to see if it helps. Consider calling an electrician if your breaker keeps on tripping.

8 – Over circuited Electric Panel

This could be even more dangerous than the overloaded circuit/outlets. Your electrical panel was built to support a limited number of circuits.I t should be possible to determine the number by opening your panel and looking at the switches. ou have a problem if you have too many items connected to your panel. This is not only dangerous, but it can also be against code in certain circumstances. You should consult an expert if you are concerned that this could be a problem.

9 – Light switches not working

You may have a problem if your light switches don’t turn on your lights at all or not at all. This can often be a sign that your electrical work was not done correctly. This could also indicate that the equipment or products used are not of the highest quality. It could be that the switch is not working in a new house or that the device has been removed. Vetter’s Electric can help you determine the cause of this problem.

10 – Uncovered Junction Box

A junction box is a box that stores a lot of wires in your home.If they are damaged or frayed, these wires can be dangerous and potentially dangerous.It can pose a danger if your junction box doesn’t have a cover.This could also be considered a code violation. Vetter’s Electric can help you identify your junction box.

Although this blog was longer than usual, we hope it helped you identify common electrical problems in your home.All these problems can be fixed with simple adjustments or professional help. Vetter’s Electric reminds you that we are licensed electricians. We are committed to providing the best possible electrical service. We are happy to conduct an electrical inspection to identify any common issues.