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A breaker keeps tripping Reset it, it goes again Do not keep resetting
The breaker is doing its job. Either the circuit is overloaded or there is a fault, and repeatedly resetting it is the one response that is actually dangerous.
Get this looked atAn outlet or switch plate is warm Or discoloured, or smells hot Today
Loose connection arcing behind the plate. This is the most common cause of electrical fires in older homes and it is a same-day call.
Get this looked atLights flicker or dim Especially when something big starts This week
Could be a loose neutral, an overloaded panel, or a utility-side issue. A loose neutral can damage everything plugged in, so it is worth ruling out first.
Get this looked atThe panel is old or full Fuses, or no space left for a breaker Before you add load
Older panels, and certain brands specifically, no longer meet code and some are uninsurable. Capacity also decides whether you can add anything at all.
Get this looked atThe house still has old wiring Cloth-covered, or knob and tube Plan ahead
Old wiring is not automatically unsafe, but it has no ground, insurers increasingly refuse it, and it limits what the house can run.
Get this looked atI want to add an EV charger Or a hot tub, shop, or heat pump Before you buy the equipment
It starts with what the panel can carry. A load calculation tells you whether you need a service upgrade before anything else gets quoted.
Get this looked atNo GFCI in the kitchen or bathroom Standard outlets near water Worth doing
GFCI protection near water has been code for decades and is one of the cheapest safety upgrades in the house.
Get this looked atHalf the house lost power But the breakers all look fine Today
Typically a lost leg at the panel or the service. It needs measuring at the panel, and it is not a DIY diagnosis.
Get this looked atCommon causes for electrical work, from experience. Yours still needs looking at properly before anyone can tell you what it will cost.
Whoever you hire
Five questions worth asking any electrician.
Including us. A company that answers these easily is telling you something, and so is one that does not.
- 01Are you pulling a permit, and is the inspection in the price?
- 02Can I see the licence and the insurance certificate?
- 03Will every circuit be labelled at the panel when you finish?
- 04Did you run a load calculation before sizing this?
- 05What is the warranty on the work itself?
Before you call
The questions we get asked most.
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
Because it is working. Either the circuit is carrying more than it is rated for, or there is a short or ground fault. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that keeps tripping is the one response that is genuinely dangerous.
Do I need a panel upgrade?
It comes down to capacity and condition. A full panel with no spaces, a fuse box, or certain brands that are no longer considered safe are all reasons. Adding an EV charger, heat pump or shop usually forces the question.
Is old wiring dangerous?
Not automatically. Knob-and-tube and cloth-covered wiring can be intact and working, but neither has a ground, both were designed for a fraction of today's load, and insurers increasingly will not cover a house with them.
What does adding an EV charger involve?
A load calculation first, then a dedicated 240-volt circuit sized to the charger and a run from the panel to where the car parks. If the panel cannot carry it, the panel comes first, which is why the calculation happens before the quote.
Does electrical work need a permit?
Panel changes, new circuits and service upgrades do. A permit means an inspection, and an inspection is the only independent check that the work is right. A contractor who wants to skip it is telling you something.
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