Signs Your Brisbane Home May Have Electrical Problems

Knowing the signs of electrical problems in your Brisbane home is the best way to avoid fire or electrocution. By identifying issues early, you can get licensed residential electricians to fix any problems so you can live safely in your home. In this post, we will list the range of signs that you need to call a professional for immediate electrical solutions. 

Dimming or Flickering Lights 

Lights can dim or flicker in a thunderstorm or when there are issues with the power in your area, but this is rare. If you are seeing your lights flickering or dimming consistently, then it could be a sign that something is wrong with your electrical system, and you need to upgrade your wiring. Power surges that put greater demand on your electrical system can degrade your wiring over time, and frequent light flickering is a good indicator that your wiring is in need of replacement. Call one of our residential electricians to take a look and we’ll be able to make a recommendation and provide the electrical service you need. 

Sparking and Warm Switches 

Do you notice sparking when you plug in electrical devices in your home? Or are your electrical switches warm to the touch? If this is the case, you should contact a licensed electrician as soon as possible to avoid any dangerous situations. Your electrician will be able to determine the cause of the sparking, and either fix any faults or recommend that you upgrade your wiring and have a full electrical service for your home. Hot power outlets in particular can present a fire risk, so it’s absolutely essential that you get help immediately and in the meantime, avoid using any outlets that feel hot until an electrician has looked at them. 

Too Many Extension Cords 

Having a lot of extension cords with multiple devices plugged into each one means that your electrical system is probably being frequently overloaded. That means that the demands on it are beyond what it was built to offer. Many electrical systems were installed before the proliferation of electronic devices in most modern homes, and therefore were never designed to serve so much power at one time. If you think you might be frequently overloading your electrical system, then get an electrician to take a look and assess the state of your wiring. At Sparks Power, we offer electrical services Brisbane-wide, and will work with you to deliver the right electrical solutions to make your home safe. 

Contact Sparks Power for electrical services Brisbane-wide if you think you may have electrical problems in your home, and let us take care of your wiring upgrade or repairs.