Power trip can often come at time when we least expect it. It can come when we step into the office and try turning on the lights and air-conditioning or when we try to turn on a switch in our house which may have caused a power trip.
Below, we will highlight some of the top reason why you might be facing a power trip.
Electrical Overloading
Electrical overloading is one of the top reasons that causes a power trip. When multiple plugs are inserted into single port or extensions., chances are, it might lead a an electrical overloading and tripping the power.
Faulty switches
We get that, if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. The problem with most of our switches is that after an extended period of usage, wear and tear occur which leads to an electrical leak leading to a power trip.
Faulty Plugs
Have you notice that at times, your plugs may be loose or the wire protector cover is being stretch and stripped which leads to wires being visible.
This can dangerous since it may lead to a electrical leak leading to a power trip.
Faulty Electrical Equipment
As with all electrical appliances, wear and tear occurs after extended period of usage. Often than not, we get calls of power trip only to identify the cause to be their old fridge, water heater or air-conditioner.
What can you do if you’re faced with a power trip.
If you’re ever faced with a power trip, do not panic. The first thing you should do is try to turn the power on via the DB (distribution) box. If after trying and all else fails it is recommended that you contact a professional electrician to inspect and fix the issue.
At Licensed Electrician 24hrs, with more than 20 years of electrical experience, you can be assured that your electrical problems will be dealt with on short notice.