Much like your car can indicate a need for service, your home can tell you when to call an electrician. Sights and sounds suggest problems with each. And the local electricians at DJF Electric in Parma, Ohio are letting you know what to look and listen for. The company services homes and businesses in Cleveland, Ohio; Lakewood, Ohio; and surrounding areas. So, if you notice any of the signs mentioned in this blog, you know it’s time to have a professional electrician perform an inspection.

While it may be tempting to overlook seemingly small or short-lived changes, we all know that’s never the better idea. From a brief moment of hesitation each time you drive up an incline to a light that dims and brightens on its own. Changes, no matter how minor or brief, require attention. And when you think about it, we should appreciate warning signs. Because without them, we may not know about issues until we have full-blown problems.

The local electricians at DJF Electric say our homes show several signs that let us know when to call an electrician. We’ve mentioned self-dimming and self-brightening lights. But lights connected to troubled electrical systems can also weaken, intensify, or flicker when you plug in a lamp or when you air conditioner kicks on. These are all telltale signs that you need a professional electrician to review your wiring and circuits. Especially if your home near Parma, Cleveland, or Lakewood is an older home.

Not to diminish the charm or character older homes, but some have era-specific components that must be checked regularly and could be better off replaced. Homes built between 1965 and 1975, for example, could have aluminum wiring which is known to spark electrical fires. Those constructed during later periods yet prior to 2000 can have equally problematic circuit breakers. Frequent circuit tripping and/or blown fuses are signs of these issues.

Your home can also buzz your ears to let you know when to call an electrician. By that we mean, if you hear a low buzzing sound coming from lights or outlets something’s wrong. Lights are meant to be seen and not heard, so sounds are definite signs that you need a visit from a professional electrician. And this holds true of light switches and outlets that are warm to the touch or sockets that appear to be missing a prong slot. Heat signals overload whereas two-prong sockets that can’t accommodate your three-prong plugs signal older electrical wiring systems that are not fully grounded.

Now, that you know what to look and listen for, be alert. Flickering, flashing, buzzing, and overheating are not things to overlook when it comes to electrical systems. Instead, they are your home’s way of telling you when to call an electrician. So, appreciate the warning and call the local electricians at DJF Electric when you need a professional electrician in Cleveland, Ohio; Lakewood, Ohio; or a neighboring city. For more information, go to www.djfelectricandconstruction.com. To schedule an electrical inspection, call 440.669.2952.

DJF Electric
7575 Green Valley Drive
Parma, Ohio 44134
440.669.2952
www.djfelectricandconstruction.com