Last Updated on March 11, 2021
4. Aluminum wiring
Aluminum wiring in houses became popular during the sixties as a replacement for copper – which price had risen dramatically during that time. But aluminum wiring is no longer a thing. Although people thought aluminum was a decent replacement, it presented a much higher risk of causing house fires. Electricians and builders quickly realized that. If you live in a house that was built during that decade and you have reasons to believe it has aluminum wiring, contact an electrician and ask him to come to check on your electrical circuits. He will then advise you accordingly.
5. Loose electrical outlets
Don’t ignore a loose electrical outlet. Sooner or later, it will expose the wires and may even lead to a house fire. Besides, loose outlets are simple to fix. All you have to do is shut off the power to the outlet, twist the scrap electrical wire into a coiled spacer with the help of needle-nose pliers, and place the spacer between the outlet and the electrical box. If this task seems too complicated, you should contact an electrician and pay him to do it for you.
6. Unwanted guests
For some reason, rats and mice really like chewing electrical wires. Not only is it weird, but this can also actually kill these rodents by electrocution almost instantly. In the end, you are the one who gets screwed: now you have both a dead rodent inside your house that you need to get rid of, and a damaged and exposed electrical wire that needs to be repaired. Time to get to work!7. Overheating ceiling fixture
If you notice an abnormal amount of heat coming from your ceiling fixture, it might be because you are using incandescent bulbs that exceed the recommended bulb wattage. In addition to shortening the lifespan of the bulb, increasing energy consumptions, and the risk of damage, it also poses a potential fire hazard. Try LED (light-emitting diode) or CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs instead. They give a brighter light, they last longer, and they will save you some money.
