Signs of Faulty Circuiting

Electrician Tulsa • July 30, 2014

Have Faulty Circuiting?

Shortage of Outlets

Many older homes  are not equipped with enough outlets to support household demands of electricity. With so many power chargers, appliances, and technological devices dependent on those outlets, a home with too few outlets will become burdened with a high power to outlet ratio. Overburdened outlets can result in house fires that can devastate a home and leave homeowners in a difficult position.

Exposed Wiring

Another sign of faulty circuiting is exposed wiring. Any exposed wiring is sure to sustain physical damage, which can lead to flyaway sparks as electric currents transfer through the wire. These sparks can act as potential fire hazards in the home.

Splice Wiring

Many homeowners resort to splice wiring, or rather using electrical tape and wire connectors to conjoin wires, when performing DIY projects. Often times you can find splice wiring used in attics and basements. This method of conjoining wires is not overseen by licensed electricians and leads to an unstable electrical wiring environment.

Faulty electrical wiring is a huge fire hazard and can devastate your house. For this reason, take the time to look around your home and see if any of the wiring around your house is suspect. If you feel like you need the advice and guidance of a professional electrician, call on Mister Sparky today!


Mister Sparky Electrician is Tulsa's On-Time Electrician in Broken ArrowJenksBixbySapulpa, and Claremore. Our team of licensed electricians services the Tulsa metro area. In addition to emergency electrical repairs, our residential electrician services include electrical outlet/switch repairceiling fan installationlighting installationresidential wiring repairlandscape lighting installation, and home electrical inspections. Call us today at (918) 205-1309 to schedule an appointment!

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