Breakers that trip often
An overloaded circuit, a failing appliance or a short. Don’t replace the breaker with a bigger one; that removes the protection.
Home / Warning Signs
Ten signs your wiring needs a look.
Flip on every breaker that matches your home. The panel tells you how urgent it is.
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Flip on any breaker that matches your home. We’ll tell you how urgent it is.
Request a safety inspectionIf you smell burning or see sparks
- Switch off that circuit’s breaker, or the main if you can’t tell which.
- Don’t touch outlets or switches that are warm or discolored.
- If there’s smoke or flame, leave and call 911.
- Then call us at (954) 555-0109, 24/7.
What each sign usually means
Flicker when the AC starts
Voltage drop from a loose connection or undersized service. Loose connections heat up over time.
Warm or discolored outlets
A loose wire or failing device generating heat. Stop using it until it’s inspected.
Old panel or aluminum wiring
Some older panels and 1960s–70s aluminum wiring have known failure histories. Many insurers now ask about them.
No GFCI protection
GFCI outlets cut power in a fraction of a second if current leaks to water or a person. Required near water.
New EV, pool or addition
Big new loads may need a panel upgrade. A load calculation tells you before you buy.