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Things to check before calling for service.
Home electrical issues can range from flickering lights to circuit breakers that are constantly triggering. Depending on the issue, electrical problems can be a minor nuisance or a serious safety concern. Sometimes, one small issue might be a symptom of a greater electrical problem. Or a simple fix might be enough to restore operation. Either way, we’re here to help!
Here are a few quick things you can check before calling for service:

Frequently Tripped Circuit Breaker
If you constantly need to reset a tripped circuit breaker in your home fuse panel, it could be as simple as having too many devices plugged into an outlet or as serious as bad wiring. If unplugging devices or high draw appliances like space heaters is not helping, it could be time to have a professional assess the situation.

Flickering Lights
There are many reasons a light fixture might develop a flicker. A simple fix might be tightening a light bulb or swapping out a different bulb to see if the problem persists. If the light still flickers, you may need to shut off the circuit to examine the fixture for bad wiring. Or the fixture might be old and corroded and need replacing. Because electrical current can cause serious injury, it is best to have our team assess the situation and provide you with options.

Frequent Power Outages
Power outages can often happen at inopportune times, like when the power grid is heavily loaded during heat waves, or storms cause power line damage. Since most of those circumstances are out of your control, depending on the frequency of the outages it might make sense to install a home backup generator system. The systems we install switch on automatically when there is a power outage so you have uninterrupted power. Our team can provide you with options to help make sure your home electricity is working when you need it.
Did any of these suggestions fix your electrical issues? If not, do not hesitate to give us a call.





