{"id":13251,"date":"2022-10-13T10:01:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T10:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13251"},"modified":"2022-10-17T23:40:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T23:40:13","slug":"most-common-electrical-issues-can-you-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/most-common-electrical-issues-can-you-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Most common electrical issues: can you fix it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to hammering, you nail it. Mounting, you rule it. But with electrical issues, there is no room for test and learn and YouTube DIY. Let\u2019s look at the most common problems with outlets, light bulbs, dimmer switches and overall power, and learn how to assess if it\u2019s something you can fix yourself or if you should call an electrician.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>My outlet is sparking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although this might worry you, it is perfectly normal from time to time to see a small spark if it\u2019s just a very quick flash. If the spark lasts a few seconds, is bright yellow and is accompanied by the smell of smoke, or if there are burn marks around the outlet, then this is a cause for concern.\u00a0 It is most likely due to one of the following three factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The outlet is wet. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not uncommon for outlets in the kitchen or the bathroom. The solution here is to install a residual-current device. This will instantly break the electric current if there is a leakage and prevent you from electric shocks or serious fire hazards. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/services\/handyman\/electrical\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get an electrical contractor to install it for you<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The outlet is old.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Like anything and everything, outlets suffer from wear and tear and sparks are usually the first sign that you need to replace it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The outlet is overloaded with multiple power strips and appliances. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can cause sparks or a buzzing sound. The solution here is to avoid using multiple power strips and to plug a few devices into another circuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A short-circuiting outlet. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wire insulation may have melted from excessive current and heat. Check carefully for visible signs of melting or scorch marks as this is a serious fire hazard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-1024x681.jpeg\" alt=\"Electrician technician at work with safety equipment on a reside\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-1024x681.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-1536x1022.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-2048x1363.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-840x560.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AdobeStock_197549038-721x480.jpeg 721w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do I need to call an electrician if my outlet sparks?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most likely yes, unless it\u2019s a very small spark that only happened once or twice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/services\/handyman\/electrical\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get help for your electrical work<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>I have a switch that doesn\u2019t do anything<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember Monica in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friends<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tearing up her apartment to figure out what a switch with no apparent use does? Her pain is oh so relatable. An easy explanation is that the switch could no longer be in use due to the remodelling of the house. Or it could be that it was meant as a control switch for the room lights but it was never properly wired. Maybe it was meant to control a ceiling fan or a light that was ultimately not installed. So, how can you check?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the power and gently remove the cover plate to see if the switch is connected to any wires. If it is, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/services\/handyman\/electrical\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better book a Tasker to help you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Maybe you\u2019re turning the neighbour\u2019s TV on and off every time you flick it!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Do I need to call an electrician if one of my outlets has no apparent use?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes if it is wired, no if it isn\u2019t. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/services\/handyman\/electrical\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get help for your electrical work<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>My bulbs are constantly blowing out<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are googling this, then the frustration is real. You probably went to the hardware store thinking it was just a bulb issue. And now you\u2019re three bulbs down and none the wiser. There can be several reasons for this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A faulty wire connection causing a spark, which leads to overheating and a burned-out bulb.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A voltage that\u2019s too high can also drastically shorten the lifespan of your bulb. The only way to know if that\u2019s the issue is to either get the help of an electrician or buy a voltage tester.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A socket that\u2019s too big, too small, or not stable enough can also lead to bulbs regularly blowing out. The socket has to make enough contact with the bottom of the bulb or it might create an electric arc and ultimately overheat. Sometimes just reshaping the metal tabs of the socket with pliers \u2013 with the power turned completely off \u2013 can fix the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Do I need to call an electrician if bulbs are blowing out regularly in one specific socket?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most likely yes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/services\/handyman\/electrical\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find electrical services near you<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>The power shuts down when too many electrical appliances are on<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old houses especially weren\u2019t built to accommodate many electric devices running at the same time. This can be frustrating when you end up having to choose between the TV, the toaster and the radiator\u2026 Frustrating, but also dangerous as the issue can come from a short circuit, your fuse box or a faulty circuit breaker. So calling an electrician is probably best if the power regularly goes out in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do I need to call an electrician if the power keeps shutting down?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, and rather sooner than later, unless you resolved the issue by disconnecting power strips with many plugged in electric appliances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/services\/handyman\/electrical\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get help for your electrical work<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>My light is making a buzzing noise<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could just be a ghost, trying to communicate with you\ud83d\udc7b. But, most likely, it\u2019s an electrical issue. And a common one with dimmer switches. So what can you try to do before calling a local electrician?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning up or down a dimmer naturally causes the filaments to vibrate if you\u2019re using an incandescent light fixture. This is just the nature of how a dimmer works. So sometimes the only solution is to switch to an LED bulb. First, make sure your dimmer supports LED bulbs and only buy LEDs that are marketed as dimmable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not using a dimmer and still have that annoying humming sound coming from a ceiling light, have a look at the fixture itself. Is the bulb fitting perfectly? Are the screws of the fixture tightened? A very small vibration from a loose part can be the explanation as it can echo on the metal plates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Do I need to call an electrician if my light is making a buzzing noise?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Verdict:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Probably not, unless changing light bulbs and\/or dimmers had no effect. In that case, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.co.uk\/services\/handyman\/electrical\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better call an experienced Tasker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a medium if you adhere to the ghost theory.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to hammering, you nail it. Mounting, you rule it. But with electrical issues, there is no room for test and learn and YouTube DIY. 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