Avoiding overloads within the circuit ensures a safe and effective home. Overloaded circuits may lead to constant tripping, hot outlets, or electrical fires. Here’s how you can avoid it:
Spread Power Usage: Do not run multiple high-power appliances on the same circuit at the same time.
Upgrade Your Switchboard: Older switchboards may not be capable of supporting current electrical loads. Upgrading will enable your system to safely meet your demands.
Installing extra electrical outlets helps to distribute the electrical load, thus reducing the system’s chances of being overloaded.
Regular Electrical Inspections: Professional inspections detect potential problems early, such as wiring malfunctions or overloaded circuits.
At Record Electrical, Canberra’s leading electricians for more than 20 years, we are experts in switchboard upgrades, power installations, and fault finding to make your home safe and efficient. Don’t wait until it happens—book a job for an electrical inspection today and safeguard your home from overload risks.
Call Record Electrical today for professional advice and quick, quality service. Call us or visit our website for a free estimate and guaranteed safety and integrity in your circuits.