Vancouver Electrician For Single Family Home Owners

As Vancouver electricians we often get calls from local property owners in West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and wondering whether they need to get their electrical repairs.

As technology advances, so too must our home energy systems. In fact, some newer technologies require completely new types of wiring. Because older wiring is often at fault for house fires, it’s important to check whether any existing wiring has been updated recently.

There are several really simple ways of finding out whether your house requires electrical wiring repair services; however, if you’re unsure then feel free to get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help!

1. Fuse Box and Electric Panel

You probably already know where the main circuit breaker for electricity is located. If not, check out our guide here. But did you know that it should contain a Residual Current Device (RCD)? A RCD is a safety system designed to protect people from electric shock by detecting an electrical leakage and switching off power supply before any harm occurs. Older fuse boxes may not have a RCD and are also an indication that the wiring is old.

We’d strongly suggest that if this is the case, then you should definitely get an electrician’s inspection. It may turn out to be a simple matter of replacing the fuse box, rather than having the entire home rewired, but it would be best to err on the side of caution.

2. Are your fuses blowing when you use your heater or dryer?

Nowadays, we all tend to have a lot of electrical appliances in our homes, but older style fuses simply weren’t designed to cope with this amount of technology. If your fuses are blowing regularly, get a domestic electrical contractor to take a look as you may need to upgrade to a more modern circuit breaker.

3. Do your lights flicker or dim?

Lights flickering doesn’t always mean a faulty light bulb or that a ghostly presence is making itself felt, but rather it’s an indication that there could be something wrong with your home’s wiring.

If you notice that your lights flicker or seem to dim, don’t hesitate to contact an electrician. You can find out how much it will cost to fix the problem by getting in touch with one of our friendly team members today.

If a light suddenly brightens or unexpectedly dims, it’s caused by a spike or decline in the voltage and is probably caused by loose wiring or faulty circuits. Get it looked at by Vancouver Electrician For Single Family Home Owners  for a service call.

4. Electric sockets

Another reason for the lights flickering or dimming? This might indicate a problem with the socket itself or it could be due to a problem with the wiring running into the socket.

In either case, it’s worth checking with a qualified electrician. They can tell you what needs to be done without breaking the bank.

If you’ve noticed that any of your electrical sockets or switches are discoloured or charred, then get them looked at immediately by a qualified electrician. Brown marks can be the result of loose connections or faulty wiring near the outlet sparking and causing a small fire.

5. Do your circuit breakers trip too frequently?

Circuit breakers are designed to ‘trip’ and cut off the electrical flow when the circuit exceeds the number of amps it’s designed to cope with. But if your circuit breaker starts to trip too frequently, there could well be a serious problem with the wiring, and MJR Electrical services is here to fix your electrical issue.

Get your electrical wiring checked by the Vancouver Electricians who care

MJR Electric has a team of professional electricians specialize in any small commercial or residential service, located all mainly in the Vancouver and Okanagan area of British Columbia. We have a determined vision to reduce carbon emissions through avenues like solar and LED lighting. We see the demand and potential to provide charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as information for EV incentives.