Many homeowners experience discovering your electrical outlets has been blackened and melted by heat. Finally realizing the safety issue involved after feeling frustrated with the situation. Electrical issues do not correct themselves, they only grow worse, and they are not to be taken lightly or ignored. These electrical malfunctions that are left unaddressed can cause extreme electrocution and electrical fires that lead to property damage and some fatalities. We at Simon Electric would like to take the opportunity to share what is causing the outlet to be damaged.
What Causes a Scorched & Burnt Electrical Outlet?
Usually due to excessive heat is ultimately the reason behind a charred or burnt outlet and it derives from a circuit overload or damaged or incorrectly installed wiring.
1) Damaged or incorrectly installed wiring: It is essential that the wiring installation reflects an unbroken channel for the electricity to flow through. When energy is given the opportunity for free flowing is known as arcing. Things begin to break loose as arcing commonly occurs when wires become old and worn. When a large amount of electricity shoots from the wire’s breaking point to the nearest conductor it can find which is the other broken end of wiring for example. As the arcing shoots through the air a lot of heat is generated, enough to melt or burn any surrounding flammable material. If the installers did not deliver efficient electrical wiring services or it is possible that electrical arcing is indeed the cause of the burnt outlet in the event the wiring in your home is old and possibly damaged by time.
2) Overloaded electrical circuits: Making the demand beyond what the electrical wiring was designed to accommodate, loaded power strips, appliances, and other major power devices can sometimes overburden an outlet. Anything that comes into contact with when the wiring will become hot and possibly ignite or melt, particularly the plastic outlet. Older homes that were not designed to power the modern appliances and electrical devices is a common problem. To safely handle large flows of electricity, the wiring used then was a smaller gauge and are inadequate. In the event you can smell electrical heat and a burning odor as it can be overloading the circuit, immediately switch the power off and call a licensed electrician.
DIY VS Professional Electrical Wiring Work
As it is essential for your safety any electrical work should be left to the professionals. It requires knowledge and experience to repair damaged or overloaded wiring. Any old damaged wiring will need to be switched out with new wire insufficiently gauged wire should be replaced with a size that can meet the demands of your home or business.
Electrical Wiring Services in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County Florida
When you need these repairs, call in the experts of Simon Electric. Our experts have the experience and training you want to ensure the electrical wiring is done safely and correctly. We use quality products and equipment to ensure the wiring is replaced or repaired correctly to prevent electrical problems and injury. Contact us promptly if there is a charred or melted outlet or any other issue that seems problematic.
