There are often simply solutions people turn to when the lights are lost. Investigating the state of the power supply is often the first step and once it is recognized the home is still getting power, people check the light bulbs, and double check the switch. When there seems to be more to it than simple solutions, homeowners will turn to their circuit breakers. It can be quite puzzling to see that the circuit breaker is normal and not been tripped. From here, people anticipate the worst. Calling Simon Electric can be the simplest and quickest way to restore the lights and power and our certified electricians are readily available to find the problem and make the necessary repairs. There are a few safe options you can try, but today, we at Simon Electric would like to take the opportunity to troubleshoot when you experience lights or plugs falling short and the circuit breaker was never tripped. The circuit breaker doesn’t trip though the lights/outlets are lost? It can be frustrating to figure out the issues when you see the circuit breaker has not been tripped though you have one or more lights or outlets out in your house.
1) Loose Electrical Wiring Connection
A likely culprit is loose wiring. Over time, the screws and wiring can become loose. Also, one faulty outlet or light can impact multiple lights or outlets. If the screws have loosened, homeowners can tighten them down with the appropriate screwdriver, however, loose wires should be left to an electrician for repairs to avoid serious injury or damage.
2) Tripped GFCI Outlet
A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet that has tripped is a common suspect. To protect people from electrocution, a GFCI outlets trip much quicker when there is an electrical imbalance. Try to press the ‘test’ button and if it does not click, the GFCI likely tripped. Restore the power to the outlet and any outlets downstream simply by pressing the ‘reset’ button.
Flickering Lights May Require Light Bulb Replacement or an Electrician
Depending on the cause of the flickering lights, you may be able to take care of the issue, or you may need the help of an experienced electrician. When they are first activated, the LED or fluorescent bulbs are more prone to flicker before reaching peak illumination, but if the bulb continues to flicker, it may be time for a replacement. Another non-serious issue besides a faulty bulb is poor switch causing the lights to flicker. An extremely dangerous situation that needs the assistance of an electrician as soon as possible is if the voltage in your household is not up to standard in the event your lights are dimming or flickering after turning on a large appliance though the circuit breaker did not trip. Loose wiring can also cause the flicker without impacting the circuit breaker, which require an electrician to inspect the circuit breaker and the light’s wiring system. The third-leading cause of home structural fires in the United States is loose wiring, so it should not be overlooked.
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