LIGHTS DIM, BUZZ, OR FLICKER

Dimming, buzzing, or flickering lights are a very common problem. The main reason that lights buzz, flicker, or dim are:

• The wiring is outdated and needs upgrading.
• There are too many appliances running off the circuit or there is a fault in the circuit.
• The switch is faulty and needs replacing.
• The bulb is loose and needs to be tightened.

THE LIGHT SWITCH IS BUZZING OR NOT WORKING

The main reasons that a light switch would be giving problems are:

• It has not been connected correctly.
• There is a problem with the wiring.
• The switch is broken.

THE CIRCUIT BREAKER KEEPS TRIPPING

Electricians often have to respond to call of power tripping. There are a few reasons that this could be happening:

• There may be a problem with a specific appliance that causes the circuit to trip when it is plugged in.
• There may be an arc fault – a loose screw in the terminal connection in the switch or outlet.
• The appliances used are drawing too much current and the wiring needs to be upgraded.
• There is a short circuit – a hot wire is touching a neutral wire.
• The circuit breaker is old or worn and needs replacing.