Electrical troubleshooting involves checking for issues in an electrical system and repairing them.

Common electrical problems include: 

• Flickering lights

  Can be a sign of loose wiring, circuit overloads, or improper bulbs. Flickering lights can lead to overheating or sparking in the walls. 

• No Power to Several Rooms

  Often due to a tripped breaker, GFCI reset, or a loose connection upstream-especially in daisy-chained circuits. 

  • No Power to Outlets

  • Could stem from:

  • Faulty or old outlets (loose wiring or worn contacts)

  • A tripped GFCI, which may cut power downstream

  • Loose/ stab-back connections inside the outlet or upstream 

• Buzzing

• Loose prongs, outlets, or fraying wire can cause the current to jump, which produces a buzzing sound. 

• Intermittent power loss

  A tripped breaker is a common cause of power issues. Inspect the breaker and surrounding wiring to identify potential faults. 

  At-Home Troubleshooting Checklist

  • Fully Reset breakers (flip OFF then ON) -weak trips don’t always click

  • Locate & reset all GFCI outlets-especially in kitchens, bathrooms, garage, basement

Know When to Call a Pro!

To troubleshoot electrical issues, some of the things North Springs Electric might do are:

• Smell burning, feel heat, or see sparks? Call us.

While on site, expect us to:

• Trace the circuits or components from the source to the load 

• Look for signs of damage, corrosion, loose connections, or overheating 

• After making repairs, we verify that the device works properly by starting the system and checking the temperatures and voltage readings