Your electrical devices and equipment depend on adequate voltage to remain fully functional. If the voltage is low, the performance of your lights, electronics, equipment, or entire electrical system will diminish in quality. The only way to resolve the problem is to contact a professional electrician to diagnose and repair the problem.
Below are the top 5 most common low voltage issues and how professional electricians fix them.
1) Damaged or Deteriorated Wiring
Bad wiring is one of the primary reasons for low voltage issues in a home or business. If your wiring is old, deteriorated, or damaged, it could interrupt the power supply and increase the resistance. The result is a significant drop in voltage.
A professional will need to come to your property and replace all the faulty wiring with new wiring. The extent of the wire replacement work depends on how many wires have been damaged. If all the wiring in your structure is old and deteriorated, you are better off replacing it all.
2) Circuit Overload
Do you have too many electrical devices plugged into the same outlet or circuit? Circuit overload is common in these circumstances, which causes low voltage for the circuit. You may also have tripped breakers that cause your electrical devices to receive a low amount of power.
A professional can prevent overloading by installing dedicated circuits to handle the power demands of heavy-duty appliances and equipment. As for other electrical devices, the power flow can spread across multiple circuits to prevent overloading a single circuit.
3) Faulty Transformers
Transformers regulate the voltage flow from one electrical circuit to another. Unfortunately, a faulty transformer can decrease the voltage supply flow when more is needed, resulting in flickering lights and poor-performing electrical devices. In some cases, a section of your home or building may lose power completely.
A professional will need to replace your old, faulty transformers because they are no longer functional.
4) Small Conductors
An electrical conductor guides the voltage flow from one circuit to another. However, a small conductor connected to a long electrical wire may cause the voltage flow to drop by the time it gets to the next circuit.
A professional can resolve the issue by installing larger conductors to lower the level of resistance. That should prevent the voltage flow from dropping by the time it reaches your electrical devices.
5) Power Surge
A minor power surge can cause a temporary drop in voltage across your electrical system. If the surge is much bigger, it has the potential to damage the electrical components of your power grid, such as the transformers. Once that happens, you might continue to see low voltage in different parts of your grid.
A professional may need to replace several components or the entire electrical system, depending on the severity of the damage and the age of the system.
Contact a Professional Electrician Today
There is no need to search Google for a low-voltage electrician near me. Triton Electrical can resolve all your low-voltage issues quickly and professionally. Please call (201) 588-5623 to request a consultation and appointment today.