{"id":1977,"date":"2017-09-04T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/?p=1977"},"modified":"2021-11-22T13:54:05","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T19:54:05","slug":"electrical-repairs-home-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/electrical-services\/electrical-repairs-home-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Home Need Electrical Repairs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Does-Your-Home-Need-Electrical-Repairs-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"magnifying glass sitting on top of electrical blueprints\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Does-Your-Home-Need-Electrical-Repairs-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Does-Your-Home-Need-Electrical-Repairs-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Does-Your-Home-Need-Electrical-Repairs.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019ve had a circuit breaker here and there, or perhaps have noticed lights flickering somewhere in your home from time to time, you may not worry right away. But if you have an older home with an equally old electrical system, it may very well be time for concern.<\/p>\n<p>Electrical problems can be serious, even if their relatively benign symptoms don\u2019t make it seem that way. The fact of the matter is, electrical fires account for hundreds of injuries, and even fatalities, every year\u2014and many of them can be prevented.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>It Could Be Time to Upgrade Your Electrical System<\/h2>\n<p>Upgrading your home\u2019s electrical system when needed could reduce the risk of electrical fires or even electrical shock, but how do you know if your home actually needs one?<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t always be able to tell on your own. However, but calling in a licensed professional <a href=\"\/electrician\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">electrician in Waterloo, IA<\/a>, you can have the peace of mind that it will be adequately checked and your electrical problems will be resolved. We\u2019ve shared some signs that you need an electrician below\u2014be sure to give us a call for inspection as soon as you notice any of these indicators.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019re constantly resetting breakers or replacing fuses.<\/li>\n<li>You have lights that frequently flicker or dim, even if it\u2019s only occurring when you\u2019re using another appliance. This is a sign that the circuits are overloaded, when they shouldn\u2019t be.<\/li>\n<li>You notice light switches and\/or electrical outlets that are hot to the touch.<\/li>\n<li>Light bulbs are burning out way too soon.<\/li>\n<li>You hear buzzing coming from light fixtures, walls, or even the circuit breaker panel.<\/li>\n<li>You detect a burning smell from outlets, or anywhere in your home.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve seen signs of sparks when you plug something in, or get shocked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>My Home Isn\u2019t Symptomatic, Do I Still Need an Inspection?<\/h2>\n<p>So let\u2019s say that you aren\u2019t actually experiencing any obvious electrical problems at the moment\u2014perhaps just the occasional tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. You still may want to have a professional electrician check on your home, just to be sure that your wiring is in fact, safe. This is particularly true if any of the following apply to your living space:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your home was built several decades ago, and you\u2019ve just moved in and don\u2019t know when the last electrical inspection was.<\/li>\n<li>You utilize a lot of power strips and\/or extension cords.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve installed new fixtures that require a lot of voltage.<\/li>\n<li>You have outdated two-pronged outlets throughout your home. (GFCI outlets are needed for rooms that use water, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once our electricians conduct a proper inspection, we can help you decide what the next best step is. It may be that you only need a new circuit breaker, but it could also be that your home isn\u2019t drawing in enough amps to accommodate the increasing electrical demand\u2014meaning you might need to replace and upgrade your electrical panel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>At Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., your comfort and safety is our promise! To set up an appointment, give us a call at the number above, email customerservice@daltonphc.com or <a href=\"\/about\/schedule-service#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">schedule an appointment online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electrical problems can be serious, even if their relatively benign symptoms don\u2019t make it seem that way. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[324,208],"tags":[219,221,220,138],"class_list":["post-1977","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cedar-falls","category-electrical-services","tag-electrician","tag-signs-of-electrical-problems","tag-signs-you-need-electrical-repairs","tag-waterloo"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1977","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1977"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1977\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1980,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1977\/revisions\/1980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1977"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1977"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1977"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}