Do you know the top electrical problems homeowners experience? Why would you want to know? If you own a home, the idea of something happening with your electricity can be devastating. For example, if lightning hit your home and he didn't have protection in place, all the electrical components plugged into the outlets could be at risk. This is why most homeowners opt for a whole home surge protection system. But, this isn't the only problem to worry about. In fact, there are many more where that came from. Let's explore some of the most common electrical issues you could face when owning a home.

Flickering Lights

Flickering lights throughout your home could mean a number of things. It could result from poor wiring or a connection that isn't established properly. We recommend that if you're experiencing flickering lights throughout your home, you contact a professional to determine the cause. Flickering lights could mean a wiring problem that could lead to a fire.

How long the same lines some homeowners experience light bulbs that frequently burn out. But what is the cause of this? Typical reasons that your light bulbs frequently burn out include high wattage, insulation near the light, poor wiring, more wattage on a dimmer switch, etc. 

Switches Not Working

Switches not working in your home are likely the most frequent problem experienced. More than likely, this problem is caused by freight wiring or even a rodent chewing through wires. 

Faulty Wiring

Was your home built before 1960? If so, you may have faulty wiring. How they insulated wiring in the 1960s and earlier was done using cloth. Nowadays, we use rubber for insulation. Furthermore, electrical is often sheathed with other protective material like PVC to further protect the wires against damage. Those that have an older home can certainly benefit greatly from rewiring their homes or even updating the fuse/circuit panel in the home.

Too Many Devices Plugged In