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Modern families depend more and more on technology. The need for electricity and a safely wired home becomes more important. Every home is full of electrical systems including wiring, computer net works and appliances. Each household needs an electrical system for heating,cooling, lighting, cooking and many types of communication technology.The whole world relies on electricity use on daily basis and every one of us will be facing electrical problems at one stage or other. There are many home electrical problems that need urgent attention and it is essential to let the professional handle the repairs as and when required. The following main common electrical problems are given here to enable a safe response when the need to call in an electrician. LIGHTS KEEP FLICKERING: Flickering lights normally results from loose wire grid circuit breaker issues due to a dangling live lines or problems further along the wiring system. But when lights continuously flicker even after replacement with a new bulb there might be a poor wiring connection or a faulty fixture. This flickering problem usually needs a qualified electrician to repair and make it safe. House owners have to take extra care and fix this to avoid causing an electrical short or damage to the wire leading eventually to a fire. A CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS EVERY TIME: In the older homes the electrical wiring system not designed to handle the high voltage loads and so usually trips.The modern homes are normally designed to handle the high voltage loads and so avoid the trips. Over loads normally results in tripped breakers and power cuts. Hence one has to upgrade the wiring system or add a better circuit to take the extra load. If neglected the panels have to be replaced completely and it will be very expensive. This tripping is a common problem whenever we use the Microwave since they are not designed to handle the high voltage loads. RECEPTACLE GETS WARM: If an appliance is plugged in the receptacle if it gets warm then immediately remove the plug and thus avoid over heating and burns. A faulty wiring and a faulty receptacle can start producing a strange smell and left unnoticed can lead to smoking and a fire in the home and cause serious damages behind the wall. Priority repairs and making them safe can save the home as well as the human life. ABNORMAL ELECTRICAL BILLS: In this case a qualified electrician could assess the energy efficiency and recommend system upgrade or if necessary replacement and thus reduce the electrical bills. GFCIs: RECEPTACLE WILL NOT RESET: These outlets normally known as GFCIs: Ground Fault Circuit Interceptors are set by National Building Authority and if they do not reset after tripping for any reason they have to reset by qualified electrician and avoid major damages or break down to the property. LOOSE EXPOSED WIRES LEFT HANGING: Exposed wires dangling loose present fire hazard and could seriously damage the house left unattended. Children and pets could be electrocuted if they happen to touch the live wire. This needs immediate action and calls for upgrading the wiring system. Upgrading your light bulbs, appliances, programmable thermostats and installing Solar PV panels,using these in the home improvement projects will contribute more towards energy savings and therefore the planet.
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