Old Jefferson Electricians is one of Old Jefferson's only true 24/7 group of emergency electrical contractors. A lot of electrical contractors utilize answering services, and most just can and only will arrange you for service in the early morning.
Range and traffic allowing, we do our best to make it to your area within one hour. Likewise, we don't charge additional just because you have an emergency situation.
Should you wait? Or should you call immediately? Here's how to inform:
When numerous houses lose power, the problem is a blown transformer or downed power lines. That's for the utility business to work on, and there's not much we can do about it.
However when you're the only one without power, that's a sign something's failed on your end. If you turn the breakers and validated that you paid your electrical costs this month, and you're still without power, give us a call. You have got a problem only a skilled electrician can fix.
Never a great sign. Disconnect whatever connected to that outlet. Flip the breaker to turn off power to the outlet and call us immediately.
Older outlets are especially prone to ending up being fire hazards. Loose screws, loose wiring, rust, and worn metal all can trigger heat buildup. At least, the outlet requires to be changed. You'll want us to determine whether there are other problems in your system that could cause comparable risks.
Sometimes you'll see the outlet stimulate up. The spark will reoccur rapidly, but do not ignore it! One small trigger now can start one lethal fire later.
That might be a hard one to capture, due to many people don't communicate with their circuit box quite on a daily basis. If you do happen to see heat originating from your service panel it's important to call us right away. Once again, that's is a fire waiting to happen.
Believe it or not, this one normally isn't a hard fix. It signifies a bad breaker or a loose wire. Sometimes it's a sign of a far more serious problem. A specialist needs to make that examination.
Buzzing sounds from the breaker box are another indication of a loose wire or a bad breaker that can trigger a fire. To some individuals, that may sound more like a humming noise.
Regardless of how you perceive the noise, it is usually an indication of a breaker that's refusing to trip. Breakers are supposed to trip when the circuit gets too hot. If the breaker is failing to do its task, then your circuitry is dealing with heat and power loads it was never meant to deal with. Shut off all power and call us right now.
This means among three things: your electrical system is getting overloaded, you have got a short circuit, or you've got a ground fault. Several elements of your electrical system might have failed to produce those problems.
The first is reasonably safe, but it's a hint your system requires an update. That is especially real in older houses, which aren't indicated to run almost as many electronics as we now depend on every day. The second 2 are very unsafe, and need attention immediately.
Call Old Jefferson Electrician at (855) 931-1331 to inform us what's going on, and we'll get someone out to you immediately. We serve all of higher Old Jefferson, and are Old Jefferson's premier electrical experts.
Areas We Cover Include: 70817
Old Jefferson Electricians provides top-quality electrical services to both homes and businesses in Old Jefferson, LA. This high level of service is essential to completing projects safely and efficiently, which is why our customers know they can rely on us to address their most urgent electrical needs.