Electricity is a part of our lives, and we cannot imagine living without it. We are dependent on electricity to complete our daily chores, as we need it to power our microwaves, coffee dispensing machines, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers. Furthermore, we need electricity to run our computers, laptops and tablets, which help us study and work. Moreover, we need electricity to power our television sets and music systems for entertainment and leisure.
Electrical faults can occur anytime, and they fall into two main categories:
- Routine check-ups and fixes
- Emergency fixes
It is always helpful to know when to call an electrician for routine check-ups and emergency fixes. Let’s understand the difference between the two.
Routine Electrical Services
Routine electrical service includes:
- Fault finding inspections
- General repairs to fix the lighting or electrical cables
- Solving meter box minor faults
- Installing the smoke alarm and testing
- Electrical maintenance across the home
- Installing lighting
All the above listed electrical installation or repair work is carried out on an appointment schedule for regular and new clients during daytime hours.
Emergency Electrical Services
Clients can call an emergency electrician in Sydney 24/7 (any time of day or night) to attend to urgent electrical issues that your premises are facing. Emergency electricians charge higher rates because of their odd, after-hours nature of work.
What should you do when an electrical emergency strikes?
If you think there is an electrical emergency on your premises, the first thing you must do is turn off the primary power source. It will avert potential accidents like electric shocks and further damage caused to your house or workplace.
When a fire occurs, and you believe the cause is an electrical fault, do not throw water on it under any circumstances. Throwing water may result in conduction and possible electrocution. If you have a proper and working fire extinguisher, you can use it to try putting off the flames. Vacate your premises, shift all family members to a safe location, and dial 000 to call in emergency services.
When should you call an emergency electrician?
If electrical issues cause danger to your premises with people residing in it, it is an electrical emergency. Here are the signs of electrical emergencies, you should call an electrician the moment you notice them:
- Powerpoints that have become hot or emit smoke
- A device or its wiring emits smoke
- Flickering switchboard lights
- Burning wires
- You get a smell of burning when lights or appliances are turned on
- Whenever a switch is turned on, you hear a zapping sound out of the wall
The above list is only a general guide to help you identify electrical emergencies, and it is not a complete list.
24×7 Emergency Electrician in Sydney
Whether you need the services of an emergency electrician in Sydney, scheduled electrician inspections, or Level 2 electrical services, call us at IZCO Electrical on 0470 123 811, and we will respond promptly for electrical emergencies and through prior appointment bookings for the rest of the services.
