Electricity is crucial for powering modern society. Day in and day out, people rely on electricity to power their homes, gadgets, and more. In fact, without electricity, you wouldn't be reading this article! However, the day may come when you experience electrical issues at home or at your place of business. If so, you'll want to work with a local electrician to address issues and get stuff up to speed. Let's go over some tell-tale signs that you need to call an electrician.



1. Your Service Panel Is Breaking Down

There is likely a service panel somewhere in your home that controls the flow of electricity inside your house. If this panel overloads or experiences other issues, your fuses or circuit breakers could be tripped, thus cutting off power to parts of your home. If your panel is showing signs of extensive wear or tear, or circuits or fuses are tripped on a constant basis, it may be time to get a new service panel.

2. There Are Scorch Marks or Smelling Something Burning

Unfortunately, electrical fires are quite common in the United States. If you smell something burning and can't figure out what it is, it could be your electrical system. You may notice scorch marks on your panel or near plugs as well. An electrician can look things over and if there are problems with your electrical system, they can help you repair it.

3. Your Home Was Struck By Lightning

If your home has recently been struck by lightning, it's a good idea to bring in a local electrician to check over your electrical system. It's possible that no serious damage occurred, but it's also possible that something was affected by the storm. This could lead to issues, including electrical fires, later on.

4. You Need More Outlets

It seems like there's a gadget for practically everything these days. Beyond TVs, fridges, toasters, and the usual culprits, many people are now using electric toothbrushes, shavers, e-readers, and more. All of these devices will create demand for electricity, and you may find that your home simply doesn't have enough outlets or electrical capacity to keep everything running. The good news is that you can work with an electrician to get things fully charged.

The above list is far from exhaustive and many other scenarios could call for an electrician. Fortunately, according to IBISWorld, over a million people were employed as electricians in the United States as of 2023, so you'll have plenty of options. Looking for a local electrician you can count on? Get in touch with us at Jad Electrical today!