Do you know the 5 signs that you should call a licensed electrician?

Most people know to call an electrician when an electrical outlet doesn't work, you want to wire new outlets, you need help troubleshooting home wiring problems or you need major electrical repairs. But most homeowners aren't aware that there are five common symptoms of bigger electrical problems that require the services of a licensed electrician.

1. If you touch a light switch or other electrical system surface and it's warm to the touch, or if a light switch or outlet gives off a small electric shock, call an electrician. It could be a sign that there is too much demand on the circuit, or worse.

2. If your lights flicker or dim without warning, especially when appliances are in use,
this is another time you should call an electrician. This is often caused by appliances that are drawing too much electricity, and need to have their own dedicated circuits.

3. If you are running electrical cords under rugs and along your floor boards, a risk of electrical shock exists and you need to call an electrician and have them install additional outlets.  This will improve the appearance of your house and increase the safety.

4. If your circuit breakers are regularly tripping, or your fuses blow out often, this is another time to call an electrician. Both of these situations are often a sign that there is a bigger and more dangerous problem with one or more circuits.

5. If you have an older home and your power outlets don't accomodate three-pronged plugs, call an electrician. This is a sign that your electrical system is not adequately grounded and could mean your home is not safe.

This is by no means a complete list of reasons to call an electrician. If you have any doubts, call Karen Proctor Electrical Services. Our staff does all of the home electrical repairs you would expect professional electricians to do.  We also specialize in electrical house wiring, electrical outlet wiring, as well as simpler fixes such as light outlet installation and light outlet repair, light switch repair and light switch replacements.  If you’re looking to find an electrician in or around Nashville, contact us today!

Karen Proctor Electric is located at 1015 Dozier Boat Dock Rd. in Charlotte, TN.  We service Nashville, Franklin,Murfeesboro, Ashland, Dickson, and Springfield with electrical repairs of all types.  Our quality electricians offer competitive quotesand great electrician help with wiring, electrical outlet replacement and outlet installation, faulty outlets, light switch installation and light switch replacement, as well as any other in-home electrician services.

Could your home's electrical system benefit from the attention of a licensed electrician? CallKaren Proctor Electric today. Our phone number is 615-642-1792.

Finding the Right Electrician from Karen Proctor Electric

Finding a great electrician can be stressful.  Like car repairs, or any other type of specialists, you’re entrusting your electrician to correctly identify the problem in your home, and fix it, all while incurring minimal costs to you, the customer.  Karen Proctor Electric of Charlotte, TN prides itself on great customer service, servicing Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Ashland City, Dickson, and Springfield.  But for our friends around the country, we thought we’d compile this list of how to find the right electrician in your area:

1.     Ask your friends.  Asking friends and neighbors insures firsthand experience with an electrician.  Also, doing a good job isn’t usually a one-time instance.

2.     Use the Internet.  There are plenty of sites online to find reviews of electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc.  And while sometimes the reviews can get skewed with one person who had a bad experience, it’s not usually too difficult to discern if the person writing the review just wanted to complain, or whether the grievance they had is a through line in all customer reviews.

3.     Get multiple quotes.  Asking for the full cost of the job and getting it in writing (or E-mail) before the job begins allows you to pick a price that works for you, and insures you won’t be upsold after the work is done.

4.     Local or National.  Find out if the electrician you’re hiring for a job is an independent, local contractor, or if they work for a larger, national corporation.

5.     Check for papers.  Valid electricians carry licenses.  If the electrician you hired for a job doesn’t have a license, don’t hire them.

6.     Check for insurance.  While all electricians must not have insurance, making sure the electrician working on your home has public liability insurance is a must, in case they have an accident while working on your property.

7.     References.  If you feel there isn’t enough information online and you decide to go with an electrician who did not come at the recommendation of a friend, ask the electrician themselves to provide their own references.

Karen Proctor Electrical Services does homeelectrical repairs.  We specialize in electrical house wiring, electrical outlet wiring, as well as simpler fixes such as light outlet installation and light outlet repair, light switch repair and light switch replacements.  If you’re looking to find an electrician in or around Nashville, contact us today!