FAQ

There are multiple reasons your lights might be flickering, but some of the most common reasons are an overloaded circuit, loose neutral, poor termination, or aluminum branch circuit wiring which can be very dangerous. Please call your electrician.

Call an electrician soon. The more a breaker trips, the more likely it is to keep tripping and the weaker it becomes due to overload, short circuit, or a ground fault. You will probably need a new breaker and possibly a new panel.

When there is no more room for breakers or additional circuits. Also if you have an out of date Federal Pacific panel, from 1950’s-1980’s, as they can overheat and become fire hazards. Often times, they will not trip and the breakers will weld together instead of shutting down when needed.

You should replace an outlet if:

• It only has 2 prongs rather than 3,
• The faceplate is chipped, cracked, or broken,
• It arcs when plugging in an appliance,
• The outlet won’t give power, but other outlets do,
• When a plug falls out or is loose when inserted,
• When the outlet feels warm or has burn marks.

The UL seal means it is recognized as a universal safety standard and has been tested, deemed a safe product to use.