5 Reasons To Hire An Emergency Electrician

Author : orionelectricalandlightingdesignadmin

It can be a difficult choice to hire an emergency electrician. You may feel like your problem isn’t important or serious enough to call an emergency electrician. We would like you to reconsider how you make decisions around when to call one. If you are based in or nearby the suburb, you can also hire an emergency electrician in Craigieburn with our help. 

House fires caused by electrical problems are a very serious issue. Over 100 people die each year in Australia in house fires caused by electrical faults. You can read more about fire-related incidents in Australia here. These are deaths that could have been prevented. You should have the number of your local emergency electrician prominently displayed on your fridge so that you can immediately call for advice and help when electrical faults occur. You can easily hire an emergency electrician in Craigieburn from us.

1. Faulty wiring

Qualified professional electricians know what they are doing and are careful to adhere to all best practice installation guidelines and safety procedures. In contrast, many DIY’ers assume that they can do electrical repair and maintenance work. Consequently, we have many houses in Australia where DIY’ers have unwittingly created dangerous conditions.  Faulty wiring can cause electric shock and house fires. Don’t ever try to do repair work yourself no matter how many times you’ve YouTubed it. Electricians are trained and know how to install and repair electrical systems and are monitoring many different factors when they look at wiring systems. Faulty wiring is like a ticking time bomb – we suggest you hire an emergency electrician in Craigieburn if you suspect there is any faulty wiring in your home. Moreover, it helps if you can hire an after-hours or 24 hour electrician. 

2.Overloaded extension cord

Overloading extension cords is a common problem. Every man and his dog (or should that read ‘every teen and his iPhone’ for example) is looking for a power outlet to recharge their batteries.  However, extension cords plugged into other extension cords can unwittingly exceed the current rating for the appliance and can cause the plug into the power outlet to overheat and eventually catch fire.  Call a 24-hour electrician to install more power points (safely) in your home.

3.Faulty appliances

Over extended periods of time, heat build-up can cause damage to wiring, fuses, and circuit breakers. Sometimes faulty appliances draw more current than they’re designed to. However, they don’t trip the circuit breaker or blow a fuse because they’ve already been damaged. If an appliance doesn’t seem to be operating properly and you feel any heat from the cord, unplug it immediately and call a 24-hour electrician.

4.Faulty electrical connection points

Electricity generates heat when it flows from one point to another. Proper wiring can solve this and prevents electricity from building up in your electrical system. You may have loose power outlets or switches that create more heat than they should. Call an electrician immediately to correct the problem. 

5.Water damage

If you have had any water leaks or damage in your home, call an electrician immediately. Water can damage wiring and is a major risk.

Contact us today to hire an emergency electrician

Are you concerned about any aspect of your home’s electrical system? Call 0488 204 480 for our 24-hour electrician in Craigieburn immediately.