When an electrical fault occurs in your Usk property, you need a dependable and experienced fault-finding electrician who can find and fix the fault quickly. Electrical faults can come in several forms, all with potentially serious consequences. Unless you are a trained fault-finding electrician it can be hard to tell just how serious a problem might be. If you are looking for a reliable fault-finding electrician in Usk, PG Electrics are here to help.
Why you need a fault-finding electrician
Discovering an electrical fault can be a frustrating experience for homeowners in Usk. Some electrical faults can be hard to ignore – if the lights or sockets stop working most will call a fault-finding electrician without delay. Others electrical faults, such as flickering lights, are annoying but can be ignored. You might be tempted to try to find the cause of the electrical fault yourself and maybe even attempt a repair. Unfortunately, most electrical faults require a qualified fault-finding electricians’ intervention. Electricity is incredibly dangerous. An untrained person can seriously injure themselves or leave their home at risk of electrical fire. Even seemingly minor electrical faults can indicate a much more serious issue, those flickering lights could be caused by damaged wiring in your walls. It is best to call in a qualified fault-finding electrician who can get to the heart of the problem. As a qualified and experienced fault-finding electrician, PG Electrics have the skill, tools and knowledge to swiftly diagnose and fix your electrical fault.
Electrical Faults
There are many electrical faults that may occur in your home in Usk. Some of the most common reasons to call in a fault-finding electrician are:
1. Fuse Board Tripping – Your fuse board or consumer unit is designed to trip and cut the power an electrical fault is detected. Sometimes you can just switch the power back on and resume your activities. If the fuse board keeps tripping or the power won’t stay on, then you have electrical fault. This may be an easily rectified issue, such as a socket being overloaded by too many appliances on an extension cord, or it may be a deeper issue. Firstly, unplug any appliances on that circuit and then replace them one at a time to see if you can isolate the problem. If that doesn’t solve the issue, call your local electrician fault-finding electrician.
2. Flickering Lights – Are your lights flickering? You could have a fault in your wiring. Do they flicker only when other appliances are switched on? This can indicate the power demands are too high for your circuitry. If you suspect the bulb itself is at fault, replace it first. If the problem persists, you need an expert to find the fault.
3. Burning Smell – Never ignore a burning or acrid smell as it means fire damage has started to occur. Try to find the source of the smell and then switch off the socket and unplug any appliances. Switch off the power to that circuit at your fuse board if possible. Call in a fault-finding electrician immediately. They will prioritise your job as they will understand how dangerous the situation could become.
4. Problems with Sockets or Switches – If your sockets aren’t working, either permanently or intermittently, you may have a loose connection in your wiring. If you can see evidence of charring or discolouration, or if they buzz or feel hot there is a problem. This is likely a fault in your wiring and a fire could result. A fault-finding electrician will determine if the fault is with the outlet or in the wiring itself.
5. Damaged or Exposed Wiring – This is a serious electrical fault to find. An exposed wire could cause a potentially fatal electric shock and damaged wires start fires. If any wiring is damaged, contact your electrician immediately to replace the wiring and make things safe.
If you are based in Usk or the surrounding villages, PG Electrics can help find and repair any electrical fault you are experiencing. Our NICEIC registered, reliable and fully qualified fault-finding electricians have the skills and experience to keep your home safe. We will work swiftly and safely to fix your fault. If you need a fault-finding electrician, call us today.
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