If you have a hot or smoking electrical device turn it off or unplug the power if you can safely and call the fire department and the Electrician PDQ. 614 863-0588. Loose connections in the electric system must be repair as they can cause a fire. For additional helpful electrical information please feel free check out www.ElectricianPDQ.com

Test them monthly by pushing the test button on each and every detector in your home.Some detector may start making beeping or chirping sounds if the batteries are weak and require replacement. Please replace battery(s) yearly. Have all the your smoke, heat and CO2 detector(s) relaced every 5-10 years (check manufacturer recommendations). The life(s) and home you save may be your own!

If the power is off in only one area it may have tripped a circuit breaker. To reset a tripped breaker it must be pushed fully to the off position first and then pushed back on. If it trips off again you have a problem in the electrical system. Call now! 614-863-0588

General power failure may come from a power company outage. However a tripped circuit breaker(s), short, damaged wiring, defective plug or light switch , light bulb needs to be replace, appliance became unplugged, unpaid power bill (red seal or tag on the meter box) are some other common reasons you may not have power in your building. For additional ideas and suggestions please go to www.ElectricianPDQ.com

 

This very common condition that is sometimes fixed just by locating the GFI breaker or outlet and resetting it. The GFI circuit breaker should be located in the main electric panel. Flip the breaker handle to the off position and then to the on position. You may have GFI outlets that need to be reset. They are labeled test and reset. First push the test button and then push the reset button. GFI's are very important safety items. Have them replaced immediately if they are not working properly. Wet outdoor outlets and lighting is a common cause of tripped GFI's. For more detailed information go to www.ElectricianPDQ.com

Some kitchens may have 2 or more GFI outlets that may need to reset. You may have overload your circuit and tripped the breaker by using a one or more of this appliances at the same time (coffee maker, frying pan, toaster, microwave or blender) . Overloaded outlet should trip the circuit breaker to prevent a fire or damage to your electrical wiring.

Flickering lights can cause by loose or bad electrical connections, switches, plugs, sockets, wiring or even a improperly sized light bulb in the fixture (100 watt bulb in a  60 watt light socket). Call the electrician NOW at 614-863-0588 to repair or upgrade your electric.