Whether one needs a new outlet or new wiring for a home addition, electricians in Bend, Oregon, want homeowners to understand a couple of things about their electrical system. Here are two facts everyone should know.
1. Pay Attention to Warning Signs
Electrical systems rarely stop working without warning. The reason it seems this way to so many people is that they ignore the signs. Whether it’s a hot-to-the-touch light switch, a hissing outlet, or a circuit breaker that keeps tripping, people must take electrical issues seriously.
The good news is that most electrical problems aren’t very expensive to fix—when they’re caught early. For that reason, electricians urge people to call for repairs without delay not only to keep repair costs low but to protect their property and loved ones.
2. Test the GFCI Outlets
Today’s electrical codes require GFCI outlets anywhere in the home where water is present near the outlet within a few feet. GFCI outlets are located in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, basements, utility rooms, and outdoors. These outlets are designed to detect the slightest change in electrical flow and turn off the electricity to the outlet immediately.
Electricians want people to test their GFCI outlets monthly to make sure they work. Each outlet has a test button to make this task simple and easy. It takes only a second to test the outlet. If it’s not working, call an electrician right away.
At the first sign of an electrical problem, call Ponderosa Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical for a professional electrician in Bend, Oregon.
