Outlet Repair in San Diego & Near You
Outlet malfunctions are among the most dangerous and frustrating problems your electrical system might cause. When your outlets are broken, you don’t have any way to take advantage of your home’s power.
Dead outlets are common, as are loose outlets that refuse to hold plugs. These problems are often more frustrating than dangerous, but once one outlet goes, others tend to follow. Before you know it, an entire room in your home feels like a tent in a Civil War reenactment.
Outlets that heat up, spark, or crack are fire hazards, and often point to serious system-wide electrical issues. You must treat these problems as emergencies. If it’s come to that, we’re here for you. You can call Premo Electric now and we’ll get back to you immediately, because we offer 24/7 emergency repairs.
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What causes loose outlets?
Contacts inside of electrical outlets are like any other device: They wear out over time.
Yet time isn’t the only culprit. Sometimes the contacts are taking sparks from bad wiring. Thus, a loose outlet is more than an annoyance. It could be an early warning sign of a very dangerous electrical problem.
When there’s nothing serious going on we can take care of the problem with an inexpensive outlet replacement. If the wiring has gone bad we’ll tell you about it and give you a full estimate on how to fix both problems.
What causes power to stop flowing to an outlet?
Once you’ve ruled out blown fuses, a dead outlet is often the cause of loose wiring. The terminals may just need to inspected, reattached, and tightened.
As with loose outlets, dead outlets can also be the result of an outlet that’s just old and in need of replacement. Now may be a good time to upgrade to GFCIs.
YouTube makes outlet replacements and repairs look easy, but they’re not – and they are dangerous
Don’t even think about the DIY route. Licensed, experienced electricians are the only people who should ever touch a broken outlet. Many websites claim that replacing an outlet is one of the easiest repairs you can do. Try telling that to the insurance adjuster (or ER nurse). Unless you’re an experienced, professional electrician, you may not spot deeper issues in your electrical system – issues that can cause fires or other problems later on. If you get even a seemingly tiny detail wrong, you’ll lose money when it’s time for remedial work.
Don’t ignore outlet issues. If you live in greater San Diego, call Premo Electric today to get your electrical system repaired before a small problem becomes a big problem. We offer different options, and will tell you what’s needed to get your outlets working again.
To get help from the top-rated electricians in San Diego, call 619-908-1286 or complete our online request form.
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