Is Your Home in Need of an Electrical Checkup?

One of the best things about being a homeowner is that you get to do things the way you want to do them. If you want to paint the walls, you can do it without consulting anyone. If you’d like to redecorate, you get to choose things that suit your personality. Want to remodel the basement? It’s up to you! Unfortunately, when you own a home, that also means that you own its problems.

It doesn’t matter whether your home is a hundred years old or was just built a few years ago, your home could have some electrical issues that require you to bring in an electrical contractor. Luckily for you, in today’s blog, we’re going to provide you with a handful of the most common warning signs that mean that it’s time to call in a professional.

At Delta Electrical, no matter what’s going on in your home, we’re here to help. Keep reading to learn about the common issues that homes can face when it comes to electricity.

electrian-header-6Sparks

When sparks literally fly, it’s a sign that something is very wrong. Whether your outlets spark when you plug something in or a light switch sparks when the lights are turned on, it’s a sign of something more dangerous around the corner. Call a professional electrical contractor right away.

Odd Smells

If you come in from a long day at work and notice the smell of burning plastic, there’s a good chance that something is wrong with your electricity. The problem could be a faulty outlet or something much more serious. The main thing to remember is that if something smells wrong, you need to bring in a professional immediately.

Switches Don’t Work

If you have a light switch that has just never worked, or worse yet, only works sometimes, it could be a sign that the wiring is loose. It could also mean a bigger problem down the road, so if you have a light switch or an outlet that doesn’t appear to do anything, have a pro check things out to be sure of what’s going on.

Shocks

Every walked to the fridge and gotten a shock? How about when you plugged something into the outlet? Shocks, just like sparks, mean there’s something wrong. If you get shocked, don’t consider it a sign that you should get around to having someone out eventually, call no before there’s a bigger problem.

Inconsistent Lights

Even the sturdiest of homes may suffer from flickering lights from time to time, but if you’ve become accustomed to the lights flickering for no apparent reason, your home needs help. Whether the light fixture is at fault or there’s a bigger issue, an electrical contractor can help you figure out what your next step should be.

The Electrical Contractors You Can Count On

At Delta Electrical, we strive to be the best at what we do. If your home is experiencing any of the issues listed above, you need the help of an experienced electrical contractor. The good news is that we’re here to help. Call us today!