The Importance of Electrical Safety

If you're debating whether you have an electrical emergency or not, it can be stressful. If you call the after hours electrician for help straight away, you'll be able to relax and feel safe again—but it will cost more than you'd pay for electrical service during regular business hours. Sometimes, that extra cost is worth every cent, but other times you can save some cash by waiting for the next business day. Here are the top three situations in which you need to call the emergency electrician—right now.

1. The Home is Totally Dark

If the home is fully dark it may be an electrical emergency. If part of the home still has power, it may very well be a simple problem like a circuit breaker tripping. If you feel comfortable with doing so, arm yourself with a torch and check the circuit breaker yourself. Be sure to unplug all appliances that are connected to that circuit first. If a circuit breaker tripped, you can typically remedy this by turning the master switch off and then on again. 

If the home is completely dark and the homes around you still have power, it's time to call in the 24 hour electrician. There are many different possible reasons for a total power outage, and only a professional electrician can determine the cause and remedy the situation. In this situation, it's best to get help straight away because it will minimise the amount of time that you're inconvenienced by lack of power.

2. It's Hot Outside—and Indoors Too

If you experience a total power outage during the summer, it will generally qualify as an emergency simply because of the heat factor. With the power out, you won't have air conditioning, ceiling fans, or any type of cooling at all. In a very short time, this can make the home unbearably hot or even completely unlivable. If the power is out and the temperature is climbing, call the emergency electrician straight away—before you're drenched in sweat and regret.

3. You Smell an Electrical Odour

If you smell an electrical burning odour and the power is out, it's a potentially dangerous situation. Any electrical burning smell can mean that there's a serious issue—potentially one that could cause a fire if it's not dealt with straight away. Contact the 24 hour electrician—and don't attempt to investigate the problem yourself. 

Whilst the signs listed above are the main reasons that you should call an after hours electrician, there may be other reasons as well. If you're uncertain, it's always best to err on the side of caution by contacting the 24 hour electrician. They can give you the advice and the help you need, exactly when you need it.