Every year, there are thousands of fires that occur across Australia due to faulty wiring. The saddest part about this is that in the vast majority of cases, the signs were there that there was a problem with the wiring. If you want to avoid this type of problem for your home or business, here are some of the signs that will tell you that it is time to rewire your property.
Fuses Frequently Blowing or Breakers Frequently Tripped
Here is something for you to keep in mind. Your home will often tell you that there is a problem. One such example is when fuses frequently blow, or you find that the breakers frequently are tripped. This is a warning that electrical circuit in your home is giving to you letting you know that there is a problem. If you are facing this type of problem, do not just discounted as you having too many appliances plugged in to the same outlet. You may have a serious issue with your wiring.
Dimming or Flickering Lights
You may find that lights begin to dimming your home, either intermittently or progressively. You may also notice flickering in your lights that was not occurring before. Each of these are signs that the wiring is not able to maintain the electrical current, showing you there is a need to rewire your property.
Arcs or Sparks in the Outlet
This is a common symptom you want to pay attention to as well. If you are noticing that when you try to plug or unplug appliances into the outlet that you see a spark or arc in the current, this is often a sign that there is a problem with the wiring. One or two times that this occurs is not a big deal, but if you are noticing that it is happening one or two times a day, or even more, you have a problem.
You Get Shocked
If you get shocked whenever you plug something in or touch the outlet, there is a problem with your wiring. Current is not being secured in the wiring and is getting into the socket itself. This not only poses a potential risk of a fire but could lead to serious injury.
A Burning Smell
Sometimes it is unbelievably obvious that there is a problem in your home that could lead to a fire. One of these is when your home smells like something is burning. It could be right around electrical socket, or you spell it when you approach the walls. This is a sign that current is not maintained within the wiring and is causing burning in the outlet or in the interior of your walls. Don’t ignore this.
Get It Rewired!
These are just a few of the signs that you likely have an electrical wiring problem in your home. There are many others, including a buzzing or sizzling sound, cracked or broken insulation, loose outlets, and hot or discoloured switch plates and cords.
Whenever you notice something like this, it is time to have your house rewired. You need to find an electrician who can do the job for you and you need to have it done right away. Understand that failing to do so may lead to your home or business burning to the ground.