Electricity is essential to everyday life, but it can also be dangerous if the systems in your home are damaged. Even when they are working properly, electrical systems are complicated, and you can hurt yourself or damage your home if you don’t know what you’re doing. In our previous blog post, we covered some common reasons to call a residential electrician for your MA or NH home. That list wasn’t exhaustive, however, so we’re continuing it here.
Here are five more reasons to have a residential electrician come to your MA or NH home.
Old Two-Prong Outlets
If you live in an older home, you may only have outlets for two-prong plugs. Using extension cords or outlet adapters will allow you to use three-prong plugs, but it’s better to update your outlets. The third prong is a grounding wire that protects against electric shocks and other hazards.
Switches That Don’t Turn Anything On
Does your house have a mystery switch that doesn’t seem to do anything? It could be a mistake by the builder, or the previous owner could have been fiddling with the wiring and disconnected something. Either way, you should have an electrician check it out and ensure all wires are connected correctly and all your switches and outlets work.
Shocks from Switches or Outlets
Electrical shocks can occur when you touch a light switch, outlet, or other electrical system surface in your home. If you are receiving shocks from electrical fixtures, it can be due to faulty wiring and is a potential fire hazard.
Corroded or Wet Fixtures
Water and electricity are a dangerous combination, which is why outlets in kitchens and bathrooms have ground fault interrupters. If you have any rusty or corroded switches, outlets, or other fixtures, you should have an electrician check them out. Water could be getting in somewhere which can pose a serious risk.
Buzzing in the Walls
If you hear a buzzing sound in your walls that’s definitely not an insect infestation, it could be an electrical problem. Loose or overloaded wiring or improperly grounded wires can make buzzing noises. An electrician can identify the source of the problem and repair the faulty wiring.
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