At Blue Apple Electric, we understand that electrical wiring is not always top-of-mind for homeowners. However, every so often, it’s a good idea to get your wiring checked out by an electrician. If you’re unsure whether it’s time to repair your electrical wiring, there are some common signs of damage that you can look for around your home, office or any commercial/industrial structure with electricity.
We’ve broken down the symptoms of damaged electrical wiring into three basic categories: overheating, overloading and wire damage:
Overheating Electrical Wiring
More than 53,000 electrical fires happen every single year and overheating electrical wiring is a very common source. Here are a few ways to tell that you may have some wiring that is overheating:
- Smoke coming from fixtures or outlets
- The smell of burning rubber (this is the insulation being burned)
- Walls feel warm to the touch
- Outlets or fixtures displaying scorch marks
Overloaded Electrical Wiring
In today’s day and age, we depend a lot on technology and most technology depends a lot on electricity. In Las Vegas, we put more demand than ever on our electrical systems. Older homes may not be equipped to meet these electricity demands and electrical systems simply can get out of date. This can lead to overloading of the electrical wiring, which of course is a major safety concern. Some signs of overloaded wiring include:
- Poor performance of electrical equipment/appliances
- Lights are flickering or dimmer than normal
- Circuit breakers are tripping/failing
- Unable to use multiple appliances simultaneously
Damaged Electrical Wiring
If you are able to look within your walls and see your wiring, or if you have any exposed wiring in your garage, you might be able to physically see certain electrical wiring damage. In most cases, it will take a professional residential Las Vegas electrician to perform a proper inspection. Blue Apple Electric will look for the following damaged electrical wiring issues:
- Exposed wires
- Loose electrical connections
- Dead, popping or cracking outlets
- Damage from rodents
- Pinched wires
- Cut or frayed wires
- Worn/cracking wiring insulation
It’s important to have a Las Vegas residential electrician that you can trust to help you with all your electrical needs. Blue Apple Electric can perform a complete home or office wiring inspection. If you notice any of the electrical wiring issues above or have any concerns about your electrical system, contact Blue Apple Electric today.