{"id":1075,"date":"2019-06-28T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2019-06-28T09:00:39","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T09:00:39","slug":"when-you-should-troubleshoot-electrical-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/blog\/when-you-should-troubleshoot-electrical-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"When You Should Troubleshoot Electrical Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Roman-When-Should-You-Troubleshoot-Electrical-Problems.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1077 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Roman-When-Should-You-Troubleshoot-Electrical-Problems.jpg\" alt=\"when-should-you-troubleshoot-electrical-problems\" width=\"650\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Roman-When-Should-You-Troubleshoot-Electrical-Problems.jpg 650w, https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Roman-When-Should-You-Troubleshoot-Electrical-Problems-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Electrical problems of any kind are frustrating, and some are downright scary! Depending on the issue in your home, you could be forced to deal with anything from some temporary darkness to a spark that catches fire. But how are you supposed to know when you should troubleshoot electrical problems as opposed to calling a professional electrician to take a look? Let the experts at Roman Electric help you tell the difference!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll break down the situations when it would be most appropriate to call an electrician. Keep in mind, though, that even the simplest and least-threatening electrical issues can become dangerous in a hurry. If you\u2019re on the fence about a DIY job or unsure about something, when in doubt call a professional.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When Not to Troubleshoot<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Because electricity courses through all of our homes and powers such a wide range of appliances and devices, the power output can vary greatly. While it\u2019s generally never a good idea to dive headfirst into electrical troubleshooting, so to speak, you don\u2019t want to attempt it at all when the current is being affected.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/tips-for-observing-national-electrical-safety-month\/\">Tips for Observing National Electrical Safety Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Electrical currents can surge \u2013 like when lightning strikes your home\u2019s power grid and spikes the power levels \u2013 even if it\u2019s not as overwhelming as the surges during a storm. Power spikes can happen suddenly and without warning, so avoid attempting any troubleshooting if the current itself is involved.<\/p>\n<p>That means things like flickering lights, overheated outlets and breakers that trip repeatedly are off-limits. While we can\u2019t list every possible electrical problem you\u2019ll encounter, we want to stress that any time you think you\u2019ve got a current-related problem, you should call an electrician immediately.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When It\u2019s (Sometimes) Okay to Troubleshoot <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although we don\u2019t want to give the green light for you to attempt to troubleshoot electrical problems that don\u2019t fall into the above category, there are a few that are generally viewed as safer to tackle.<\/p>\n<p>If your electrical issue involves a broken physical object, then you\u2019re probably okay to try a fix yourself. If you\u2019re dealing with a loose outlet, a broken light switch or a broken extension cord, then fixing that yourself shouldn\u2019t be a problem.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/when-to-replace-a-light-switch\/\">When to Replace a Light Switch<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, if you begin to fix it and uncover some more serious issues, don\u2019t try and plow through it. Just drop what you\u2019re doing and call someone who has been professionally trained in this area. Even if you\u2019ve gotten halfway through the job, this isn\u2019t the time to try and wing it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When in Doubt: Call an Expert<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If the risk you might encounter while troubleshooting an electrical problem is too great, or if you would just rather let an expert handle it from the get-go, give <a href=\"https:\/\/romanelectrichome.com\/electrical\/troubleshooting\/\">Roman Electric<\/a> a call!<\/p>\n<p>Our team has years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to help you out. Even if it turns out to be something small, you\u2019d rather be safe than sorry! <strong>Give us a call at 414-369-3798 for the best service in the Milwaukee area!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electrical problems of any kind are frustrating, and some are downright scary! Depending on the issue in your home, you could be forced to deal with anything from some temporary darkness to a spark that catches fire. 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