Common Electrical Problems

Flickering lights in your Connecticut home usually indicate a loose connection, overloaded circuit, or failing fixture. While a single flickering bulb is often a simple fix, flickering throughout your...

A circuit breaker that keeps tripping is your electrical system's way of protecting you from overcurrent, short circuits, or ground faults. While sometimes caused by a simple overload, repeated trippi...

Dead outlets are usually caused by a tripped breaker, tripped GFCI outlet, loose wiring connection, or a failed outlet. Check your breaker panel and nearby GFCI outlets first. If those aren't the issu...

A burning smell from an electrical outlet, switch, or panel is an EMERGENCY. Stop using the affected circuit immediately, turn off the breaker if safe, and call a licensed electrician. This can indica...

Frequent power surges can damage your electronics and appliances. They're usually caused by utility issues, faulty wiring, or large appliances cycling on/off. A whole-house surge protector ($300–$600 ...