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Electricity is involved in almost every room of your house, but we often take it for granted. When something knocks out the power, it’s easy to see how much we rely on the switches and outlets in our homes. Unfortunately, electrical wiring can wear out over time, and improperly installed systems can cause permanent damage.
Common Electrical Problems
If the electrical system in your home is damaged, you may notice problems like:
- Dim or flickering lights
- Frequently tripped circuits
- Outlets that feel warm to the touch
- Buzzing or vibrating coming from your walls
- Certain outlets don’t work
We make electricity our specialty so you don’t have to. If you’ve started noticing electrical problems in your home, schedule an appointment with Current Electrical Contractors today.
Frequent Blown Fuses
If you frequently blow a fuse, you may be overloading your circuit. This is generally a pretty simple fix that doesn’t require outside assistance.
Some common causes of an overloaded circuit include:
- Too many appliances on a small circuit
Did you just move the coffee maker or microwave to another location in the kitchen? Are you running the blender and the toaster at the same time? - Portable electric heaters
Each heater usually consumes 12.5 amps. 12.5 amps are 83% of standard bedroom circuits. If another appliance is on that circuit there is a good chance the breaker will trip. Electric hair dryers are another common overloading appliance. - A short circuit
A short circuit can happen when the hot wire touches the neutral wire, the ground wire or any metal part of the light fixture. - An open circuit
An open circuit occurs when either the hot or neutral wire is no longer connected at some point in the circuit. This can occur when a splice or wire terminal becomes overheated to the point where it can no longer carry current or is somehow physically disconnected. This can be a tricky and time-consuming service call because the electrician has to troubleshoot the circuit.
If reducing the number of appliances on the circuit doesn’t resolve your electrical issues, call Current Electrical Contractors for assistance.
Local Home Electrical Repair
We offer the following services:
- Generator repair
- Electric ceiling heat repair
- Circuit breaker repairs
- Wiring repairs
- Electric car charger repairs
- Electric heat repairs
Power Outages
If the power of your home or business is completely out, we always recommend you first contact Commonwealth Edison or Winnetka Water and Electric. Unfortunately, if the power outage is at the fault of an electricity provider we cannot help. We are happy to verify whether or not the outage is a provider issue, but will charge for our electrician’s time.
In the case of a partial power outage, our electricians recommend you first check the electrical panel to see if a circuit breaker is tripped and can be reset. All circuit breakers have three positions On, Off, and Tripped. The circuit breaker needs to be switched from tripped to off before it is reset.
We want to save you time and money, which is why we recommend you check the circuit breaker before calling for service. If you’re not able to reset the circuit breaker, we’ll be happy to come take a look and diagnose the issue.
Emergency Electrical Repair Service
We know that electrical problems don’t always happen at convenient times. That’s why we offer emergency repair service for our customers.
The first thing our electricians will do after receiving a call is to determine the urgency of the service. Our electricians are often busy with previously scheduled work, but if it is an emergency, we will do everything in our power to solve your problem ASAP. If the service call is not an emergency, we will schedule you for the soonest available appointment.
Schedule an Appointment with Current Electrical Contractors
If you’re looking for an expert Glenview electrician,look no further than Current Electrical Contractors. We have over 20 years of experience repairing and rewiring electrical systems in residential and commercial settings. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
