A day without electricity would bring your home to a complete standstill. Without it, you’d be unable to watch TV, charge your devices, or cook your favourite family meal. That’s why when things go wrong, you’ll want them fixed as soon as possible. Although it can be tempting to try to mend faults yourself, when it comes to your electrical system, we recommend that you let an insured, professional technician oversee any jobs.
Not sure if it’s an emergency? We offer 24/7 emergency electrical services in San Diego County and here are 5 signs that it’s time to give us a call.
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- Ouch! You’re experiencing electrical shocks.
Electricity is quick; in fact, it travels an approximately 270,000 km per second! That means that it can shock you fast if there’s a fault with your electrical system or the appliance itself. If you experience an electric shock, immediately turn off your circuit breaker to prevent further incidents and call your local electrician.
- Your house is the only home without power in your neighbourhood.
If it doesn’t sound right, it probably isn’t! An annoying buzzing or humming (that’s louder than usual) from your electrical panel can be a symptom of the circuit breaker being overloaded. Sparking and sizzling sounds also indicate that there’s damage or a loose wire. This is a fire hazard, don’t delay in calling the experts.
- Your electrical panel is making strange noises.
If your neighbourhood is still lit up and you’re left in the dark, then it’s likely that the electrical fault is internal. This could be due to loose connectors, improper wire installation, or various other causes. Our fully licensed electricians can help find the root of the problem.
- You’ve spotted signs of overheating.
Hot wall outlets with brown marks left on them, as well as burning smells from various outlets and your electrical panel can be a big warning sign for homeowners. If you spot this in your home, don’t touch them, turn off the electricity at the mains, and call Allstate Electric.
- Ouch! You’re experiencing electrical shocks.
If you’re experiencing an emergency, do not hesitate to call us now. We offer a 24/7 emergency electrical service for San Diego County and will always respond with high qualified, trusted electricians. In an emergency contact us 619-715-7963 after hours.
- Your circuit breakers keep tripping.
As well as being a nuisance if your circuit breaker repeating trips, it can also be cause of concern. Although all households experience a circuit trip every now and then, if this is an ongoing problem, then it’s wise to let an experienced electrician have a look.
