General Electrical Repair Near Sterling, VA

The most common explanation for blown-out bulbs is overheating. Light fixtures with poor airflow will eventually result in excessive heat buildup around the bulb. This can be a major fire hazard and should inspected by a licensed electrician from John Nugent & Sons immediately! Failure to address frequent blown-out lightbulbs can result in serious electrical fires and damage.

Your electrical panel could be buzzing for a number of reasons. Most commonly, when breakers become too loose or hot, they allow the current to flow between hot and neutral, which produces noise. In any case, if your electrical panel is buzzing, you likely have some sort of underlying electrical problem that should be professionally inspected by our certified electricians as soon as possible.

A short circuit occurs when the wire carrying the electrical current comes into contact with the grounded conductor or equipment ground. While short circuiting is common and happens fairly regularly, it is not something to ignore. Bring in our pros to take a look at your circuit breaker panel and get to the bottom of it.

If your home is older, your electrical panel may be unsafe! Many older Sterling, VA homes have outdated electrical panels that are not safe for the overload of today’s modern electrical demands. If your home’s electrical panel is less than 200 amps, it is probably unsafe. If you are unsure how many amps your electrical panel is, or if your panel is less than 200 amps, lean on John Nugent & Sons for expert electrical expertise and repair services.

There could be a few reasons as to why your light switch isn’t working with your lighting fixture. More times than not, the issue is as simple as a tripped circuit, which affects the flow of power from the switch to your light fixture. Other possible causes could be damaged wiring, burnt or corroded contacts, or a problem with the light fixture’s wiring and light sockets.

A GFCI outlet protects you from electrical shock when moisture is present. GFCI outlets are usually found in areas where there is a lot of water, like your kitchen or bathroom. You can identify a GFCI outlet by their “test” and “reset” buttons. The “reset” button turns your outlet back on after it has tripped. If you’ve tried pressing the “reset” button multiple times to no avail, it’s probably a good idea to do your due diligence and schedule an electrical inspection by calling (571) 626-5403.