If the simple fixes above don't solve your lighting issues, you may have a housewide problem or one that needs the attention of a certified electrician. Problems like the following not only can damage your lighting or appliances , but can put your home at risk of an electrical fire. Don't hesitate to call in a professional when wiring is in question.
Overloaded circuits can put your home's electrical system at risk. Large appliances and HVAC units can cause lights to flicker when they power on, because they're drawing a large current from the circuit. This could point to inadequate wiring to the appliance or a circuit breaker that isn't quite up to snuff.
Contact a professional to be sure your circuit breaker is up to the task of powering everything in your home safely. Turn off the power to any switch or fixture at the circuit breaker before beginning any electrical work. If you're trying to pinpoint which appliance is causing flickering, start by powering each load on at the circuit breaker.
Buzzing could also occur in this instance, so listen to each circuit as it is powered on. An overloaded circuit breaker is dangerous and in addition to causing problems with your lights, could even damage your appliances. If something isn't wired quite right or if your home's wiring is very old, you might notice flickering in your lights. Flickering lights or household lights that dim periodically can be a nuisance, but usually there is a benign cause behind the flickering.
However, flickering lights can also be an indication that there is a larger issue with your electrical system, in which case ignoring the issue can have serious consequences such as home fires.
Before you start to worry, investigate the problem further. You can often diagnose the cause of flickering lights by observing the flickering pattern—when does it happen, for how long, how frequently, and so on. Here are some of the most common causes of flickering lights in a house and how to identify them. Pattern: One light flickering Probable Cause: You have a bad bulb or the bulb is loose in its socket. Even if the flickering seems harmless, it could be a sign of a more serious underlying issue with your electrical wiring that could present a dangerous fire hazard to your home.
Call Us Why do my lights keep flickering or blinking? You should never ignore a problem with flickering lights as it could be a warning sign. Fluorescent lights often employ the use of an inductive ballast to control to amount of current in the bulb. A disruption of power running through the bulb can cause it to flicker. Replacing your fluorescent bulb with an incandescent or LED light may fix the problem. Flickering lights can be caused by minor issues or serious electrical problems.
Improper electrical work is not only annoying but also dangerous. Home electrical fires can cost you your home as well as your life. If your flickering lights are a result of a serious problem, do not attempt to repair it yourself. Electrical work can be deadly if not done properly.
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