Top reasons why you need to call an emergency electrician
With every single job we attend to, we prioritise:
When an electrical emergency strikes, it’s time to call an emergency electrician.
Electrical issues don’t wait until business hours to hit – if you’re suffering an electrical fault or are concerned about any electrical aspect in your home or business, you need to be able to rely on an emergency electrician near you. We’ re here to provide rapid-response solutions when you need them most.
Many electrical dangers can pose a real risk to your home and your family, so don’t hesitate calling a professional electrician, even if you’re not sure of the severity of the issue.
It’s better to be safe than sorry, and our emergency electrician in the Northern Beaches is here to give you honest, professional advice.
Here are some scenarios where you must call an emergency electrician for immediate support.
Why call an emergency electrician?
Most of the time, the need for an emergency electrician is sudden.
Whether you’ve suffered an unexpected issue in the home or are realising a smaller problem is starting to magnify, don’t hesitate to call a professional for help.
Calling an emergency electrician will minimise risks during any electrical tasks you have on your to-do list.
Plateau’s electricians in the Northern Beaches will deliver rapid-response services when you need it most.
With every single job we attend to, we prioritise:
- Legal compliance
- Safety
- High-quality workmanship
We outline just some of the scenarios you might find yourself in that require the support of an emergency electrician.
When should you call an electrician for immediate assistance?
Electrical fire
If you or anyone around you is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately
An electrical fire may be quite sudden, and its effects can be devastating.
If you are in danger, don’t hesitate to call local emergency services. Otherwise, call your local emergency electrician in Manly.
We can assess the cause and extent of the damage, and determine what can be done to fix the problem. Common triggers include overloaded circuits or damaged and old wiring.
Storm and water damage
Water is a conductor of electricity. Therefore water and electricity should never mix under any circumstances.
Our team can identify and repair highly dangerous issues that arise when water and electricity cross paths, such as following extreme weather like storms or heavy rain.
Smoke alarm installation and replacement
Your smoke alarm is one of the most important devices in your home, helping to reduce the risk of injury or death from fire. As such, it is critical that it is frequently tested and immediately repaired, when necessary.
Has your smoke alarm suddenly started beeping at random? Worried it might contain a fault? We suggest getting in touch with your local electrician who may be able to help you troubleshoot the issue over the phone.
If the alarm has indeed been deemed faulty, we’ll get over to you as soon as possible to repair or replace it. The most important goal is to ensure it’s working exactly as intended, protecting you, your family, and your home from the dangers of fire.
Exposed wires
Your home’s circuits all have an insulation coating. When circuits reach a certain age, the insulation starts to degrade, exposing the wire.
This makes the wires more vulnerable to coming into contact with each other, causing a short circuit. It can also lead to contact with flammable materials, causing an electrical fire.
Frayed and damaged wires can also cause this which is why you should update your electrical circuits to ensure they are safe, functional, and modern.
Burning smell coming from sockets
Burning smells can occur when there is a short circuit between a switch and a light or appliance.
This can create burning smells because of electrical fires caused by:
- High voltage
- Under voltage
- Unbalanced of phases
- Reversed polarity (incorrect wiring)
- Overcurrent
Is a short circuit an emergency?
Short circuits happen when hot and neutral wires come into contact accidentally before they reach the appliance they are trying to operate.
This can cause an excess of heat which can cause an electrical fire.
Ideally, your circuit breaker or fuse will immediately shut down the circuit before it has time to reach an alarming temperature in your home.
Allow an emergency electrician in the Nothern Beaches to immediately assess the issue, test your breakers and fuses, and upgrade your circuits to make sure this doesn’t happen.
What do you do in an electrical emergency?
Call Plateau Electrical when you find yourself in any electrical emergency!
Don’t take risks when it comes to potential electrical hazards and dangers. Let an emergency electrician take the wheel!
If you experience any of the following home electrical issues, you’ll need an inspection and repair from an emergency electrician ASAP.
- Flickering lights
- Buzzing sounds from outlets
- Outages
- Short circuits
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Our emergency electricians in Mosman and across the entire Northern Beaches and North Sydney region are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s our goal to ensure you know who to turn to should the unexpected occur.
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