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Top 3 Electrical Issues At Home

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As you work from home you may notice some electrical issues that are not going away. Here are our top three:

1. A bad switch. When you’ve turned on that light switch and the bulb seems fine then flickers. Do you have to hold the switch in place? Or perhaps you hear noise. Time for a professional electrician to repair or replace the switch.

2. Your circuit breaker trips. Does your circuit breaker keep tripping in your home. This is definitely a sign of a bigger problem. You may need to replace your electrical panel.

3. Surges. Transient electrical surges. They may only happen for a blink of an eye but can have a negative impact on your appliances. Besides having a power strip surge protector, this is a sign of larger problems that need to be addressed and fixed.

NIC Construction & Electrical is here to help you with all of your electrical needs. Contact us today at 661-600-2851.

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When Should You Upgrade Your Electrical Panels?

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Your electrical panel needs to handle all of the electrical load requirements for your home, from its appliances, entertainment systems, lighting, HVAC, and the army of gadgets we take for granted. You may have tripped a circuit before and had to reset it. However, when should you upgrade your electrical panels. Here is a general guideline to upgrading:

  1. New Appliances Installed: Depending on the age of your home, recently installed new appliances (washer/dryer, HVAC, or even an electric vehicle charging station) you may need to upgrade your electrical panel to handle the new electrical needs.
  2. Older Panels: Hazards posed by older panels, Federal Pacific, ITE Pushmatic, Zinsco and GTE/Sylvania have been shown to pose a fire hazard and are still installed in many homes. Know what type of panel you have by consulting with a qualified electrical contractor.
  3. Using Many Power Strips and Cords: over use of power strips and/or extension cords could pose a potential hazard. Look into what can be done to avoid this issue. Hire a qualified electrical contractor and come up with a solution to handle your power needs.
  4. Remodeling your Home: If you are in the midst of a remodel of your home then it makes sense to look into upgrading your panel to handle the new power requirements. Chances are you will have new outlets, lighting, or appliances installed. With the changing electrical code requirements a new panel might be needed to meet those codes.
  5. Wiring: When upgrading your panel take into consideration the type of wiring you have. Consult with a qualified electrical contractor to thoroughly look into the possibility of a complete upgrade. Panel and wiring upgrades will help put your mind at rest knowing your home is fully up to date.

If any of these ring true for you, then give NIC Construction & Electrical a call. We would be happy to help you with all your electrical needs. (661) 600-2851

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The Right Wiring Could Save Your Home

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Your home’s safety is the utmost importance right?  Then don’t take a chance with faulty wiring that could possibly cause a fire.

If you have flickering lights, hear buzzing from an outlet or smell foul odor through your walls you more than likely have bad wiring.

According to Consumer Product Safety -” The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that electrical receptacles are involved in 5,300 fires every year, causing forty deaths and more than 100 consumer injuries.”

Don’t take that chance. Your home and family’s well being is important.

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