Overloaded Electrical Outlets

11/23/2020 (Permalink)

An overloaded outlet can get hot enough to burn through wires and start an electrical fire. 

Signs of Overloaded Circuits

• Humming or buzzing sounds
• Smoke coming for the outlets
• Dimming Lights
• Burning Smells 
• Frequently flipped circuit breakers
• Warm or discolored wall plates 

Immediate Fixes

You will simply want to disconnect some of the plugs, find a different outlet to use and flip the breakers back on. 

Long-Term Fix

Older homes are often not equipped with enough outlets to power all of your devices. You may want to add more outlets which is a great idea but it may overload your circuit breaker. You may have to install a new circuit controlled by a new breaker.  

SERVPRO of Lapeer is equipped to handle any size fire at your residential or commercial residence. 

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