Whether you mean to or not, it’s often easy to take electricity for granted. You flip a switch and the lights come on. You press a button and a few minutes later you have a fresh pot of coffee. Plug in your vacuum cleaner, turn it on, and soon your floors are clean.  It’s just that easy!

But what happens when things don’t turn on or power goes out and you’re not sure what to do about it? When in doubt, call Excel Electric, and here are just a few good reasons to do so:

• Lights dim or flicker when you turn on an appliance
• Light bulbs burn out much faster than they should
• An outlet or light switch sparks
• Certain circuit breakers trip way too often
• An outlet is warm to the touch
• An outlet, switch, or appliance smells like burning rubber
• There are signs of rust or moisture around your main service panel
• You don’t have enough outlets and over-rely on extension cords

These are all indications of old or damaged wiring, wiring that isn’t up to code, or an electrical system that can’t keep up with increased demand. In all such cases, one possible outcome is an electrical fire. And that’s something we’d like to help you avoid.

If you have any concerns about your home electrical system, contact Excel Electric today for prompt and dependable service.