The electrical wiring in your commercial building plays a significant role in enhancing comfort and facilitating business operations. That's why you should ensure that your building's lighting, electrical outlets, and power cables work effectively at all times.
For that reason, it's essential to call in a reputable commercial electrician whenever there's a problem. This expert is trained to focus on commercial wiring installations and diagnostics of complex electrical circuits, ensuring that your building's electrical system functions as expected. But what are the signs that it's time to contact a commercial electrician? Read on to find out.
1. Burning Plastic Odor
Any burning smell within your commercial building must be thoroughly investigated to identify the source. The insulation in the electrical wiring hidden behind walls or electrical ducts can quickly melt and catch fire whenever there's an electrical overload within your building. Timely action by a reputable commercial electrician can avert fire disasters that can destroy property and even lead to loss of life.
2. Heating Electrical Outlets
Electrical outlets, junction boxes, and panels must operate within the temperatures recommended by the manufacturer. Therefore, overheating these electrical components indicates that excess electrical current is passing through the wiring. If ignored, the excess current can easily lead to fire breakouts within your commercial space. Therefore, having a trained and certified commercial electrician carry out routine current checks on your electrical circuitry will go a long way in preventing fire disasters.
3. Frequent Tripping of the Circuit Breaker
Any overload in your electrical system is bound to make the circuit breaker trip. Though this can happen once in a while, resetting the circuit panel often can indicate a serious underlying problem. Fortunately, a competent commercial electrician can diagnose and deal with the issue.
4. Power Outlets and Lighting Fixtures Not Working
Power outlets and lights are supposed to work when you turn on the switch. If this doesn't happen, it most likely means that there's an issue with your electric wiring. It's also possible that the circuit breaker has tripped. Whatever the cause of the malfunction, working with a trusted commercial electrician will help fix the problem.
5. Buzzing or Flickering Lights
Flickering lights are not only annoying, but they can be a major distraction. In most cases, it is an indication of loose lighting connections, using the wrong bulb for the lighting fixture, or a voltage drop. Hiring a commercial electrician can help you identify the main issue and rectify it.
Never ignore any of the above mentioned electrical issues. Contacting a commercial electrician will help address the problem and minimize the risk of fires, electrocution, injuries, and property damage.
Okay, we'll admit it. Not every article on this blog will be shocking. We just thought that title was fitting, being that this is a blog about electricity. We can promise this, though: every article you read will be informative. You might read about outlets, circuits, or even light switches. You might read about electrical fires or electrical safety. It won't all be shocking, but it will all be helpful. The next time you find yourself in a conversation with an electrician, we expect you'll have a much better idea of what they are talking about — and all because you read this blog.