One common question that electricians often get, is when is the right time to call an emergency electrician. When the power goes out in a community, many homeowners and business owners expect that the city will dispatch electricians to handle the issue. While this is true, it is important to make sure that other homes were affected and that the electrical issue was reported. Otherwise, the issue might not be handled in a timely manner. In this article, we will go over a few of the main reasons to contact an emergency electrician. 

Calling An Emergency Electrician After A Storm

Storms can often cause issues for various electrical systems. Most commonly, wind can knock down branches onto wires and poles causing damage. If after a storm you notice signs of damage specifically to your electrical system, you should call an emergency electrician to take a look. Always make sure to get rid of overhanging branches that could potentially knock out wires that go from your house to the telephone poles. This can prevent an outage and damage to your home. If you notice a hanging wire or a wire on the ground, be careful and stay away from it. A live wire can cause serious problems. 

Calling An Electrician After You Notice Exposed Wires 

Exposed wires can be especially dangerous. An exposed wire can cause fires, electrical shock, and even electrocution. If you see exposed wiring around your home, it is not safe to handle it on your own. We would recommend calling an electrician to handle the wire. 

Sparking/Burn Marks Near Outlets

If you notice brown burn marks near your electrical outlets or you see sparks when plugging/unplugging appliances this could show signs that your electrical system is having problems. Sparking is a sign of a potential electrical fire. You will want to have it addressed sooner rather than later. Knowing the early signs of electrical issues is the most important way of preventing problems in the future. 

Loss Of Power & Breaker Problems

If your home suddenly loses power or it continually has issues with the circuit breaker this could be a sign of a larger issue for your home and electrical system. A frequently tripping breaker can be a sign that either the breaker itself is having problems or your electrical system is unable to handle the full load of the electrical devices you are using. 

Contact Emergency Electricians in Boston

If you live in the Greater Boston area we can help with emergency electrical problems. We work with clients throughout Greater Boston including both homeowners and businesses.