Common electrical problems in older homes

 


Obsolete wiring

If you have problems with your wiring, it may be obsolete. Obsolete wiring, such as fabric-covered wiring, tends to be brittle and flaky. Over time, the sub-wiring becomes exposed. In older homes, fabric-covered wiring is usually installed, which makes this type of problem more common.

Other types of wiring can also suffer the wear and tear of time. Aluminium cables can expand and contract due to heat. This causes the wire to overheat due to corrosion and oxidation. If left unchecked, these types of wiring problems can cause fires.

Outdated wiring is a serious problem that can occur in older homes. If you think your home needs updated wiring, contact a professional electrician.

Flickering lights

Electrical connections can become loose, brittle and weak over time. When these damaged connections are not closed properly, they can absorb oxygen and moisture. This causes corrosion of the cables, which slowly breaks the connection until an open circuit is created. Corroded cables can appear as flickering lights and tripped switches in the house.

Faulty sockets

If sockets go out, your first instinct may be to reset the circuit breaker. However, in older houses this trick may not always work. Sockets may burn out or become loose over time. It is possible to find out if sockets are burnt out because they usually show signs of burning or scorching.

For reasons of electrical safety, do not connect anything to these faulty sockets. This could cause an electrocution or fire. If you find these marks on the sockets, contact an electrician immediately.

Tripped switches

If the circuit breakers trip too often, it is possible that the boards are overloaded. Overloading is common in older homes, but the quality and safety of switchboards can be controlled through maintenance. Call an electrician to have the circuit inspected. Emergency Electrician in Manchester is your right contact partner. We are 24 hours available.

Location: Manchester, UK

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