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What Are Some Common Electrical Emergencies? 

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Types of Commercial Electrical Emergencies

Electrical issues occur all the time. No system is perfect or works all the time. Electrical issues happen to every business. It may be a malfunctioning street sign, a flickering light, dead outlets, or a loose connection. These are not emergency situations though. They should be fixed when you can afford to or have the time, but they do not need to be fixed immediately. An electrical emergency is a situation that needs to be addressed immediately. Some examples include:

 

· Buzzing Lights: buzzing lights may be caused by outdated wiring, faulty circuits, or a faulty switch which can lead to electrical fires. This is something that a commercial electrician should investigate immediately to prevent a fire from occurring.

 

· Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping: Circuit breakers that keep tripping may be caused by normal wear and tear, an appliance with faulty wiring, or live wiring touching a neutral wire. You may need to have your electrical panel upgraded to resolve this.

 

· Hot Plugs or Cords: If an electrical cord feels hot or shocks you when you touch it, there is an issue with your outlet. The outlet may need to be repaired or replaced.

 

· Burnt Outlets: If you smell a burnt smell and notice brown stains on your outlets, you have a serious issue on your hands. This is an indication that your outlets are overloaded, and an electrical fire can occur at any moment.


Contact Our Emergency Commercial Electrician Today!

T & J Electrical Associates, LLC is an emergency commercial electrician serving New York, New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.  If you are having any of the electrical issues mentioned above, give our licensed electricians a call. We will come to your property quickly and resolve your electrical issues.

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By lemaster • December 20, 2016

“That looks easy to fix”, you might say, when you see a problem with your electrical wiring.

Many people enjoy doing their own work on their homes. If they have the skills and tools, the DIY project can be very rewarding. It’s a great way to save money and feels good to have done it yourself. Some may think electrical work can be done just as easy as other home improvement projects. However, you should think twice when working on items electrical related.  The hazards can be lethal and catastrophic.

Some risks include:

  • Fire:  Every year hundreds of electrical fires are caused by improper connections and unstable wiring systems. Licensed electricians are well versed with a code book they follow published and updated every three years by the National Fire Protection Agency.
  • Bodily Injury or Fatalities:  The truth. Not a scare tactic! Electricity is not only dangerous to work with, it can also cause serious injury or safety hazards to persons or property if a job isn’t performed correctly. Experienced electricians spend thousands of hours learning and implementing the safety aspects when dealing with electricity.
  • Property Damage:  Frying or melting the wires of the appliance or equipment, or worse–the wiring inside the walls. In some states, insurance companies will not pay for any damages if electrical work is not done by a professional, licensed and insured electrician. Who wants that hassle and grief?

If you are having challenges with an electrical set up or repair, please give us a call.

Stay safe,

Nick Sestito 518-406-3046

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