Power Outages
Causes Of Power Outages In Your Home
We live in a wired world, where nearly everything in our lives requires a steady supply of electricity to remain in operation. But sometimes severe storms, high winds, lightning strikes, car accidents, falling trees, unusually high power demands, or even dama…
Electricity is something that many of us take for granted until something goes wrong. We are so used to having power at all times that it can seriously disrupt your day if the power goes out.
At some point, we’ll all deal with it: The power will go out in your home. But there can be multiple reasons why the lights stop working, and each requires different responses. Homes and even offices have to contact commercial electrician companies regularly for help when the power breaks...Here are some common causes of power outages, and what to do.
External Causes of Power Outages
External power outages can occur even if nothing is actually wrong with your electrical wiring. These types of outages tend to fall into two primary categories.
Unpaid Electricity Bills
This may seem obvious, but your electrical service companies may disconnect your electricity if you fail to make your scheduled payments for the service. Whether you are experiencing financial hardship or merely forgot to make your payment, this is a relatively easy problem to fix; all you have to do is pay your bill, and your service should be reactivated right away. If you are experiencing a true financial hardship, your electricity company may be willing to work with you until you get back on your feet. You won’t know for sure unless you ask!
Internal Causes of Power Outages
If your house is the only one in your neighborhood without power, it is likely an internal problem. Here are a few of the most common.
Tripped Fuses
If you had just turned on or plugged in an appliance or light when the power cut out, it is likely that you merely tripped a fuse. Fuse boxes have inbuilt safety features that cut the power when an anomaly is detected. In most cases, all you’ll need to do is flip the switch back on to get things back up and running.
Faulty Circuit Breakers
When power outages happen frequently in your home or a tripped fuse cuts power to your entire house, there could be a problem with your circuit breaker. Although it is designed to cut power when surges or other anomalies are detected, frequent outages could indicate that there is an issue with the circuit breaker itself. A certified electrician can identify the root of the problem to get it fixed for you.
Overloaded Power Boards
Many Australians use power boards to increase the number of electrical outlets in their homes. This is especially true of apartments and other small properties where outlets may be minimal. Unfortunately, power boards aren’t designed to power your entire house, and they can trip when overloaded with too many electronic devices. To prevent power outages, unplug any devices that don’t require constant power, only plugging them in when you actually need to use them. Don’t string power boards together either, as this is a sure-fire way to cause an overload.
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