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What are the most common electrical problems around the home?

Safety is the most important thing with household electricity, there are a number of signs that you have an electrical problem, including flickering lights, circuits tripping out, damage appliances and high electric bills. If you think you may have any problem with your home electrics call your friendly local electrician on Gold Coast for an electrical checkup.

Some common electrical problems:

· Frequent Electrical Surges

Electrical surges can be caused by damaged power lines, faulty electrical wiring, damaged electrical appliances or even lightning strikes. Most power surges only last a microsecond, but these have the potential of degrading your electrical equipment in the home and reducing their working life

· Power Drops

These can be caused by external sources or by faulty electrical appliances in the home. Often very cheap appliances or fittings are made with inferior materials which can cause them to use excess per causing a drop in your power especially when turned on

· Older Light Switches

Light switches and dimmers have a limited lifespan and if they are not working correctly the ask your local electrician on the Gold Coast to check or replace them

· Frequently Tripped Circuit Breakers

When a circuit breaker trips, it’s because there is too much current being drawn through the circuit so check the appliances on the circuit or have your electrician on the Gold Coast upgrade your wiring.

Most homes don’t have enough power points to cover all the electrical equipment used so circuits get overloaded. Prevent this by+

1. Don’t piggyback power boards
2. Unplug all devices when not in use to stop them drawing power
3. Check the amperage or usage of appliances on each circuit to avoid overloading

· Light too dim or too bright

There are two main reasons for this:
1. You have different types of bulbs with different wattages
2. Here is a faulty mains neutral connection that needs the attention of your local electrician on The Gold Coast

· Electric Shocks

If you ever feel a tingling or mild shock it vital that you remove the appliance or device you’re using and have it checked by an electrician. If the appliance proves to be ok then you must have the circuit checked to avoid future shocks or the possibility of electrical fires

· High Electrical Bills

Higher than normal electricity bills can be caused by faulty appliances or wiring or:
1. Identify any electrical appliance that may cause a power surge and have it tested
2. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater so it’s the right temperature for washing to save power consumption
3. Set your air con to a slightly higher setting can drastically reduce power usage
4. Keep refrigerators and freezers full so they stay cool longer. Fill with water bottles reduce air space
5. Unplug all appliances when not in use, especially chargers and anything with a standby light
6. Have any faulty wiring or switches repaired

Maintain your electrical circuits and fitting by having your local electrician on The Goal Coast check your home regularly for faulty wiring Don’t overload circuits or piggyback power boards and extension cords, turn down thermostats and unplug any appliances that are not in use to save power.

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