Electrical work is not always safe for DIY. It is important for residents and business owners to understand what projects they can handle, what projects require an electrician, and what projects require immediate service. As emergency electricians in Greater Boston, we want to ensure that everyone has exactly what they need when they need it. If you are experiencing an electrical emergency, do not hesitate, give us a call.

Broken Circuit Breakers

We have covered broken breakers in the past. A broken circuit breaker will cut power to your home or property. When a breaker “trips” power is cut to either the entire electrical system or a section of the system. Fixing this is relatively easy. However if a breaker is faulty, or there is an actual issue with your electrical system, you should call an electrician to take a look. If your breaker keeps tripping this is a sign of an issue either with the breaker itself or your electrical system. This can be a cause for concern. If either your breaker keeps tripping you keep blowing fuses, this could signal danger for your home. A faulty electrical system can lead to electrical fires and more outages. Call an electrician to come take a look.

Signs Of Electrical System Issues

• Burning Smells: If you smell burning smells around your home and specifically coming from outlets, this is a sign of overheating or an electrical fire. If an outlet cover becomes discolored or has burn marks, call and emergency electrician to perform an inspection and troubleshoot the issue.
• Flickering Lights: If your lights or other electrical appliances flicker consistently this could be a sign that there is an issue with your electrical system. It is likely that your system is not able to handle the power needs of all the appliances it has to run. Contact an electrician for a routine inspection or maintenance visit.
• Buzzing/Humming Sounds: Similarly a loud buzzing or humming when you turn lights on can also be a sign that you are overloading your electrical circuit.
• Sparking: If you notice sparks when you plug or unplug appliances this is a sign of an electrical system problem. While small sparks are normal, large sparks, white/yellow sparks, and sparks that last for a longer duration of time are all signs of an issue.

When To Schedule An Electrical Inspection

A doctor would tell you that it is better to have an annual physical than to come in only when you feel ill. A mechanic would recommend vehicle inspections and fluid replacement. And a dentist will recommend 6-month visits. This is because preventing issues is much more advantageous than fixing them. Scheduling a maintenance visit for your home can prevent electrical mishaps in the first place. If you are interested in an electrical inspection or maintenance for your home or office in Greater Boston, please give us a call.