Top-Quality Jackson Electrical Repairs
If you take a moment to think about your home’s electrical system, it’s easy to see just how vast it can be. From your electrical panel box to your wiring, outlets, and lighting fixtures, there are many components. Each one of these components will have its own expected lifespan, like 15 years for an outlet and up to 50 years for certain types of wiring.
One of the more common reasons people call for electrical repairs is that they have an outlet that isn’t working. You may experience an issue where the outlet isn’t working at all or works intermittently. The issue could be loose wiring, faulty wiring, or a malfunctioning outlet. It’s best to let a professional Jackson electrician do a full assessment for you to determine the root cause of the issue.
Another problem you may have is sparks coming from your outlets. If you notice red, orange, or even yellow sparks, it’s a real cause for concern and could lead to a house fire. You may also notice that your outlet is hot to the touch or it has scorch marks near its slots. These all indicate a wiring problem with the outlet that should undergo a prompt assessment to prevent a serious problem.
Dimming lights are a frequent problem homeowners experience, especially those in older houses. Usually, the issue is that you’re pulling too much power from the circuit. This is the result of plugging in too many appliances at once. You can try to spread out your appliances over varying circuits to prevent an overload. However, in many cases, you may need to increase the power amperage going to your home by updating your panel box. Most older homes only have 100 amps of power going to them, which isn’t enough to meet many of our modern-day electrical demands.