{"id":513,"date":"2019-09-23T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/?p=513"},"modified":"2019-09-19T11:57:04","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T15:57:04","slug":"5-common-electrical-problems-that-call-for-an-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/5-common-electrical-problems-that-call-for-an-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Common Electrical Problems that Call for an Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Electrical_1156284_39977081_685x600-300x263.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Electrical_1156284_39977081_685x600-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Electrical_1156284_39977081_685x600.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that the summer months can be a little hard\non your electrical system. You\u2019re probably relying on your home\u2019s electrical\nservices more often than usual during the hot weather. Some electrical problems\nare much more common than others. You don\u2019t want to ignore the problems that you\u2019re\nfacing. Make sure that you call in a professional team when you\u2019re looking for\nthe right service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can trust our <a href=\"\/service-areas\/gibsonia-hvac-plumbing-electrical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">electricians in Gibsonia, PA<\/a>. We have over 50 years in business working with electrical systems. You\u2019ll know that our experts aren\u2019t treating you like a guinea pig when you hire us. We\u2019re seasoned professionals that know our stuff. We also provide 24\/7 emergency service for any urgent problems that you\u2019re having. Contact us today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Few Electrical Problems to Watch Out For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t overlook these common electrical issues. Something\nthat seems relatively harmless can definitely escalate over time and really hurt\nyour electrical system. Contact us today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. You\u2019ve Got a Loose Outlet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Has one of the outlets in your home been rendered completely\nuseless because nothing you put in it is able to stay? This is normally a\npretty easy fix <em>but <\/em>you\u2019re going to need a professional to provide the\nservice for you because even simple electrical work can be dangerous. Make sure\nyou get in touch with us today if this is a problem you\u2019ve got. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Your Home Short Circuits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Running a bunch of different electrical appliances in your home can result in a short-circuiting problem every now and then. You should never experience this on a regular basis, however. If you are experiencing a repeated problem with the same appliance then the problem is definitely the appliance. If it happens all over your home from different sources, then the problem is your electrical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Your Lights Flicker or Dim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your house seem a little haunted these days? Flickering or dimming lights mean that you\u2019ve probably got a few corroded connections on your hands. Don\u2019t let this problem escalate into something dangerous like overheating, sparking, or even an electrical fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You\u2019ve Got a Bunch of Burned Out Light Bulbs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have several light bulbs in your home burned out in recent history? You might just blame this on overuse of these appliances. But in actuality, it could be a myriad of different problems. You could have a loose connection, loose socket, or a lack of insulation that\u2019s causing this system to fail. Don\u2019t ignore this. We know that this can seem like something of a non-issue, but it really is a big problem. Relying on our professionals will help you keep your system in great shape for the right price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Warm Outlets or Switches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you ever turn on a light and feel shocked by how warm\nyour light switch is? Take some time to pay attention to other outlets in your\nhome. If other lights or outlets are warm it means that you\u2019ve got a pretty big\nissue on your hands. Let our professionals address this ASAP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>Contact Kennihan Plumbing &amp; Heating, Inc. today to <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">schedule an appointment<\/a> for electrical services. We treat your home like it\u2019s our grandma\u2019s home.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you having electrical problems in your home? Contact our professionals for prompt service today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[116,115],"class_list":["post-513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-plumbing-service","tag-electrical-issues","tag-gibsonia"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=513"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":517,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/513\/revisions\/517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}