Frequent Asked Questions

Electrical fires occur for a number of reasons, but most commonly because something has gone wrong with either your wiring or an appliance. Electrical fires caused by faulty wiring usually result from damage to insulation that allows wires to come into contact with each other or another material that conducts electricity, this can happen because of fraying, chafing, corrosion or simply old age. Electrical fires caused by faulty appliances are due to either internal breakdowns in the appliance’s heating element or electrical components which become overloaded and overheat causing a fire hazard.

Electricians use many different methods to identify problems within your home’s wiring system that cause appliances not to work properly. Electrical problems can be identified through the use of electrical testing devices. Electrical testing devices can help to identify any issues with wiring, grounding, and breakers. Electrical testers come in many different shapes and sizes depending on what type you are using it for.

There are many ways in which saving electrical energy at home such as turning off appliances and lights when not in use. Appliances should also be used efficiently by ensuring they have sufficient space around them to ventilate and are not obstructing the path of other appliances.

It is important for appliances that have been in use for a long time and are starting to break down, stop working or cause problems such as sparking & overheating within the home. If an appliance has not been serviced properly and has been repaired on a number of occasions, it is likely that the appliance will need to be replaced.