Signs Your Home Needs an Electrical Repair

When you notice an electrical problem in your home, it’s tempting to just ignore the problem and hope it goes away. Unfortunately, that never happens. Electrical repairs are especially critical to take care of because they can lead to dangerous fires.

Take a look at this list of three signs that your home needs electrical repair.

Appliances Spark When You Plug Them In

When you plug in a small appliance like a toaster or a hair dryer, do you notice the outlet sparking? Does the appliance begin smoking during use? These are both signs that you could have an electrical issue that needs immediate repair. If you think the appliance may the culprit, plug it into a different outlet to see if the same thing happens. If it’s only an issue with one particular outlet, then it probably needs professional electrical repair.

Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping

It’s not unusual for circuit breakers to trip every once in a while, but if it happens on a regular basis, your home may need electrical repair. When the power goes out in a certain area of your room, unplug or switch off all appliances in the room and then check your circuit breaker box. Reset the tripped breaker for that room. If the breaker immediately trips again, then contact a professional electric company like East Coast Mechanical. Your electrical system may need to be repaired or upgraded to handle the number of volts that can be safely used on that line.

Dead Light Switches or Outlets

Outlets and switches may eventually go bad when they age or wear out from heavy use. Depending on what the issue is, this may be an easy fix or a more involved repair. The first thing we’ll do is simply replace the dead outlet. But if you notice outlets are burning out all over your house, then this is a sign that your electrical system needs to be upgraded or repaired.

Best Electrical Repair in South Florida

Have you noticed any of the issues listed above at your South Florida home? The team of experienced electricians at East Coast Mechanical in Boynton Beach, FL, is here to help. We’ve been in business since 1985. In that time, we’ve done countless electrical repairs in homes across the region. Our expert technicians are fully licensed and trained to handle your home’s electrical problems. We can also assist with AC repair, installation, and maintenance, plumbing services, and appliance repair. Give us a call today.