Are you struggling to decide whether or not it is time to call a certified electrician ? Fair enough, but it is also important to have a definitive answer before an electrical problem becomes an emergency.
When dealing with electrical emergencies your top priority should be your own safety. You shouldn’t try to solve them by yourself, just call a certified electrician if you encounter the following electrical emergencies.
Strange Noise
Devices that emit strange sounds like buzzing switches, humming outlets, and circuit breakers could be a sign of an immediate cause of concern. For example, it could be caused by a circuit overload, the presence of wild electricity, faulty electrical installation, loose wires, dimming lights.
Call our certified electricians at VARG Inc to avoid serious accidents to your home and the potential of a fire hazard!
Burnt smell
The smell of burnt wiring or the beginning of a flame-free fire is unmistakable and completely unpleasant. Trust your nose and call for assistance now! Also, while waiting it would be wise to completely shut down the power source of the area concerned or of the entire house for security reasons.
Warm and Hot Power Outlets
It is a relatively easy sign to ignore. However, if you feel warmth or heat coming from the sockets or switches this could be a sign that you need an emergency electrician. This could be the beginning of a major issue that could end in a potential fire. It could be due to the high demand in a circuit or a wiring problem, in any case, the increase of heat energy is a complication that requires swift and immediate action.
Visible sparks near an electric source
You just plugged a device, but the power outlet suddenly sparked. Something must be definitely wrong with the electrical system of your home, be conscious and immediately ring one of our electricians to sort the problem. This issue, in particular, could be caused by an overloaded outlet or faulty electrical wiring. As it is difficult to ascertain, and the risk of the problem being left alone has the potential of causing significant damage the best solution is to call a professional to look at it before it gets worse.
Live electrical wires
Live electrical wires can be a very delicate situation to deal with, especially if the wires are exposed to a wet surface. Remember to never attempt to touch live wires and warn anyone passing near the area. Do not try to handle the problem by yourself, call one of our experienced electricians. We are here to help.
Flickering lights
It does not sound like an emergency but in many cases, flickering lights can be the starting point of an electrical emergency. In particular, it could indicate damaged or worn-out light switches, outdated electrical wiring, loose fittings, or overloaded circuits.
Power outage
If you experience an unusual or sudden power outage in your house while the other houses around you still have electricity, do not try to fix the problem by yourself. Whatever is the source of the problem call a licensed electrician to solve the issue!
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Call VARG Inc for your emergency electrical services today!
When you’re dealing with an electrical emergency, there’s no time to waste. That’s why it is important to have a trusted emergency electrician ready to take action anytime an electrical issue arises.
Here at VARG Inc, we strive to give you high-quality electrical services. With our team of dedicated licensed electricians, we will be there in times of electrical emergencies, whether the issue is commercial or domestic in nature. Our emergency electricians guarantee 100% safe and excellent results.
We work hard to solve your electrical issues at the earliest and in the most efficient way, and most importantly we are here to help. So, do not hesitate to give us a call or send us a message through WhatsApp at +1 416-805-9418.
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