Detecting Common Electrical Problems in Commercial Buildings

Electrical Issues in Commercial Buildings

Commercial and industrial buildings are liable to suffer from electrical errors due to their complex wiring systems. For this reason, it is highly recommended to carry out routine checks for your company to remain safe at all times and ensure a well-maintained electricity source.

Circuit Breaker

If an appliance is tripping your circuit breaker, you need to identify whether the appliance is at fault or whether the circuit is at fault by moving to test your appliance. If it is possible, move the appliance and plug it into another socket. Turn it on, and if it trips the circuit, then the appliance is at fault. If the problem is not your unit, contact professional electricians to help you fix the problem.

Power

If one appliance is dipping or sagging in power, then the problem is the appliance. Plug it in elsewhere to see what happens. If you are experiencing a dip or sag in power from all your power sockets, you could be facing a short circuit or overload problem. Therefore, contact experts like GN Electric technicians to diagnose the cause of the issue.

Light Switches

Frequently the culprit of many electrical faults is the light switch itself. If your switches are too old, consider replacing them. Also, it could be that you have shoddy quality switches, again reach out to professionals to check them and install new ones if necessary. Light switches that not always turn on are a symptom of circuit or wiring issues.

Both older buildings and newer buildings suffer from electrical faults.  New buildings are not exceptions, and electrical issues eventually will appear. So it is critical for your business to get them checked out professionally.

Should you need help with your electrical system, do not hesitate to contact GN Electric in Baltimore.