Most electrical fires begin with problems that gave warning signs for weeks or months. Know what to look for.
- Flickering or dimming lights. Occasional flicker can be a bulb, but constant flicker often points to loose connections or an overloaded circuit.
- Burning smell. A smell of burning plastic near switches, sockets or the DB board is serious. Switch off the main supply if it is safe to do so and call an electrician.
- Warm or discoloured switches and sockets. Heat and brown marks mean poor connections or overloading.
- Frequent MCB tripping. The system is protecting you from a fault or overload.
- Sparks or crackling sounds. Never ignore these, particularly when plugging in an appliance.
- Mild shocks from appliances. This suggests poor or missing earthing.
- Old, brittle or exposed wiring. Insulation breaks down with age, heat and moisture. Houses with decades-old wiring should be inspected.
- Too many extension boards. If you rely on long chains of extensions, you probably need more sockets or extra circuits.
What to do
Switch off the affected circuit or main breaker if you can reach it safely, keep away from damaged areas and call a professional. Do not try to fix wiring yourself.
We offer inspections and repairs through our emergency electrician service. Call +977 9747857661 or message us on WhatsApp.
