Common electrical problems, explained.
Power tripping, flickering lights, burning smells, sparks. Here's what they mean, what's urgent, and when to call us.
Why does my power keep tripping?
Recurrent breaker trips usually point to overload, a faulty appliance, an RCD nuisance trip, or a wiring fault.
Why are my lights flickering?
Flickering can be as simple as a loose bulb or as serious as a failing neutral connection at the switchboard.
Why is there a burning smell from my power point?
A burning smell from an outlet, switch or switchboard is one of the few electrical signs that needs immediate action.
Why is there no power to one room?
Partial power loss usually means a tripped breaker, a tripped RCD, or a single faulty outlet wired in a daisy chain.
How do I know if my switchboard needs upgrading?
Ceramic fuses, scorch marks, buzzing sounds, no RCDs and frequent trips are all signs you need a switchboard upgrade.
Why is my power point sparking?
A small spark when plugging in is sometimes normal. A large flash, sustained arcing or scorch marks are not.
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