If you aren’t sure if there are electrical hazards in your home, your West Palm electrician has a few tips on what you can look for.
1. Popping outlets or outlets that have black streaks on the actual cover or shooting up the wall where the outlet is mounted is a concern.
2. A breaker that seems to trip without rhyme or reason could be weak and in need of replacing.
3. Light switches that are hot to the touch could indicate the wires behind the switch are arcing and could be creating a major safety risk.
4. A house that is more than sixty years old may have outdated wiring explains an electrician. West Palm Beach homeowners that have older homes should definitely have an inspection to evaluate the current condition of the wiring. Knob and tube wiring or cloth-insulated wiring can be extremely hazardous.
If you have even the slightest inclination there could be a problem, make the call to Elcon Electric and have an inspection to make sure your home is safe.