Electrical repairs are essential to making your house’s electrical system work perfectly. Whether it’s a minor or a major fault, you must repair it as soon as possible because sometimes a minor fault can lead to major problems. Always make sure that everything in your house related to electricity works smoothly. Because if you ignore them, it can cause serious issues.
Every homeowner has to deal with some issues. It may be a loose outlet, an electrical short, a damaged extension cord end, an electrical stove needing repair, or a dead doorbell. Some electrical repairs are easy and everyone can do them by themselves. But you must be familiar with the electrical system and the required tools if you want to do it.
Why do you always follow safety measures?
According to the report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are more than 500 deaths and over 1000 injuries annually due to electrical hazards in the U.S. That’s why you always follow the safety measures, and if you think the task may be dangerous or cannot be done by yourself, call an electrician.
Essential Tools For Electrical Repairs
One common problem everyone should face is circuit breaker tripping and faulty outlets. The main reason why the circuit breaker trips is because of the overloads and short circuits. The loose connection is also one of the major causes of electrical problems that cause 30 % of the electrical problems.
Some tools are essential for electrical repairs. You must have all the necessary tools to fix the problem. Some of the tools are Insulated Screwdrivers, Wire Cutters, and Voltage Testers. If you want to know about more tools you can visit our previous blog where we talk about all the tools in detail.
DIY Friendly Electrical Repairs
In a survey by HomeAdvisor, they said that about 60% of homeowners attempt DIY electrical repairs, of which 30% need professional help. These are some DIY-friendly electrical that you can do by yourself if you have the essential tools required. These are beginner-friendly and do not require much effort.
Tripped Circuit Breaker
Why does this happen?
This is the most common issue and happens due to short circuits and overload in the circuit.
How to solve this?
Check your circuit breaker and find the breaker that is in the off position. Turn it ON. If the breaker is still tripping, reduce the load by unplugging some devices. If this didn’t work call the professional to resolve the issue.
Flickering Lights
Why does this happen?
This happens due to a loose connection to the fixture and might be due to the loose light bulb.
How to solve this?
Begin by making sure that the light bulb is screwed in tightly. If this doesn’t work, turn off the power supply from the breaker, remove the cover of the fixture, and check for any loose wire. After this tighten the loose connections and put the cover back. If you feel this difficult, call a professional for help.
Dead Outlets
Why does this happen?
This happens when the outlet is facing some issue or maybe due to a safety feature tripping which is called the GFCI outlet.
How to solve this?
Start checking by pressing the reset button on the outlet if the outlet is GCFI. If this doesn’t work, check the power supply to the outlet by using the voltage tester. If nothing happens turn OFF the power Form the breaker, remove the cover, and see if there are any loose wires. Fix the loose wire if needed and if the outlet is damaged replace it.
Faulty Light Switches
Why does this happen?
If the switches did not work perfectly this is due to the wiring problem or maybe the switch is faulty.
How to solve this?
First, turn off the power from the breaker to replace the switch. Unscrew the switch from the wall by removing the switch cover. Remove all the wires from the faulty switch and connect them to the new switch. Put all the things back in its palace and turn on the power. Test the switch to check that it works perfectly.
Buzzing or Humming Outlets
Why does this happen?
If an outlet sounds buzzing or humming this happens due to issues in the connection and may be due to loose wires.
How to solve this?
First, turn off the power supply from the breaker. After this remove the cover and see if there are any loose wires. Fix the wires by tightening them and if needed change the outlet. If the issue continues it’s better to call an electrician.
Points to Remember
- Always turn off the power supply before start
- Gather the required tools according to the task
- Always follow safety measures to avoid any injury
- Call the electrician if needed
