Electrician can fix your outlet

Electrician should be called, if you think there might be a problem with your electrical system. The best time to deal with such problems is before they emerge in the form of lost food in the fridge or freezer or an inability to work on the computer, play games or read at night.

There is also the physical danger to worry about. TheU.S. Fire Administration says over 25,000 electrical fires are reported in the United States every year, and these fires kill or hurt 1,300 people.No matter what precautions you take elsewhere in your home, only an electrician can make sure your electrical system is safe.

There are a number of warning signs that something might be wrong with your electrical system. These include flickering lights, a circuit breaker that trips often,a sizzling noise when you turn your lights on or off, or partsof the electrical system that feel warm to the touch. Some of these are indications of problems that may be dangerous.

Safely testing your outlets yourself

If you suspect there may be a problem in your electrical system, there are a few steps you can take yourself if you have the right equipment. If you have a digital multimeter, you can test the voltage of your electrical outlets. They measure direct and alternating current and resistance, but you will only need to measure the alternating current, so make sure it is on this setting. Insert the red lead in the “volts” connector and the black lead in the “com” connector. Then insert the other end of the black lead into the left vertical slot and the other end of the red lead into the right one. Your outlet should read at between 110 and 120.

There is another device called a voltage tester, which looks like a pen. First, test the tester on an outlet that you already know works.If it does, insert it into each slot of the outlet. You can also use this device on an electrical cord. But once you have identified a problem, it is time to call a professional electrician and let him or her deal with it.

Residential electrical contractors in Fort Mill

Pyramid Electric Service are electrical contractors licensed in North and South Carolina and serving the greater Charlotte area, including Charlotte, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Indian Land, Marvin, Weddington, Matthews and Waxhaw. We offer proactive and regular checkups for your home’s electrical system, along with 24-hour emergency service. Expertise.com rated us one of the top 25 electrical contractors in the Charlotte area. Call the electricians you can trust. We have been serving York, Lancaster, Mecklenburg and Union Counties since 1963.