If your socket has stopped working, this is usually caused by a currently undetected electrical fault in your Loughton home's electrical system. The most common causes of issues are loose wires, tripping circuit breakers, a fault with the appliance or general internal aging/ wear and tear, overheating. If you’re considering repairing the issue, it’s extremely important to ensure the socket is off and the fault has been correctly detected - this prevents further damage and potential electric shock or fire.
How to identify why my socket has stopped working?
A customer in Loughton recently called us to their home on Englands Lane as they had experienced a socket that suddenly stopped working. After a few safe checks on their end they knew it was time to call in a trusted electrician. After opening the socket we found wires that had become loose from the terminals at the back of the socket - in turn this had caused high temperature heat to develop, causing the wires to melt. If you want to check this yourself before calling an electrician, a couple steps you can take at home would be to plug an appliance that you know is working correctly into the socket, as this will show you whether the problem is within the actual socket itself or an appliance instead. You can also have a look at the appearance of the casing on the socket, if this looks burnt or melted - this usually points to over heating or faulty connection.
It’s important to know that a qualified electrician is required to unscrew and open the socket at home, as this can be extremely dangerous - especially if an electrical fault is present internally.
Another thing to test would be the other surrounding sockets, this way you’ll have a clearer understanding of whether the issue is isolated to that socket or if it runs throughout the whole circuit.
The safest way to have a clear understanding of electrical faults that could be causing your socket to stop working is to contact your local electrician in Loughton and book a fault finding service, this way you can ensure the diagnosis process is safe and any repairs are completed to a professional standard, minimising the risk of future further damage.
Maintenance is crucial to prevent further issues
The best way to prevent issues causing disruption to your home is to schedule in a routine inspection, even if it’s once a year. This means issues can be spotted early and then rectified, who knows you may not even come across any of those pesky electrical gremlins, but how much of a relief would it be to know that everything is fine and no potentially dangerous issues were detected.
We encountered a lot of customers in Loughton who are under the illusion that as they haven’t been able to visually detect any causes for concern then everything must be safe and working as it should. Remember,
Just because it looks safe, doesn't mean that it is.
Contact Tack Electrical Solutions
If your socket has stopped working and you’re not sure why, or if you would just like to schedule in an inspection or EICR, we would love to help. Here at Tack Electrical Services, we are your NICEIC Approved & Trustmark endorsed family-run company since 2012. We are on a mission to bring trust back to the trade and show the people of Loughton that you can hire an electrician who will show up when they say they will, respect your home and provide clear pricing - with no hidden surprises.
If you’d like to speak with us, fill out our contact form today - we’d love to hear from you.
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