Emergency Services

  There are days when you, as a business owner or homeowner, discover that one of your electrical outlets has been melted and blackened by heat. Not only are you perplexed, but you're also quite concerned about the safety of your home, and rightfully so. Never ignore the smell of burning plastic or rubber; it can affect your electrical appliances and be the cause of a fire outbreak.  It's good to know the cause of the problem and what measures you should take as a safety precaution. Warning signs of a burning socket The best solution to prevent a fire is to keep your home safe and pay attention to the repair and maintenance of electrical appliances. However, there are three important warning signs that will alert you that your electrical outlet is on fire. If you notice these signs, contact us immediately. We have trained and professional technicians on call who can help you repair faulty sockets. Tingling sensation If you feel a tingling sensation after plugging in an electr...

  The light bulb has been replaced and you are still in the dark. Naturally, you go through the usual scenarios to solve the problem. You check whether the circuit breaker on the switchboard is switched on - it is - now what? As a final check, you suspect that it could be the light switch itself. Switches should remain maintenance-free for many years. If they do fail, there are a few things you can test and change to see if that fixes the problem.  Step 1 Always switch off the power to the panel before starting any electrical repairs. If you can find the appropriate circuit breaker for the light switch, switch it off, otherwise switch off the main switch and make sure you have broken the circuit. For safety reasons, lock the switch to prevent others from switching it on. Step 2 Take a flat-blade screwdriver and remove the screws holding the cover plate of the light switch. Then take a Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the fixing screws at the top and bottom of the switch. Care...