No matter how durable your power sockets, switches, and other devices are, they are usually bound to experience some electrical installation problems over time. Despite this, it is still essential to know when they are in dire need of an electrical repair or electrical replacement to prevent major accidents from taking place.

Fortunately, there are many electrical contractors in Singapore who can provide 24-hour emergency electrician services in case you face some electrical problems. In order to ensure that you are provided with the best service possible, however, here are a number of things you should consider before calling an emergency electrician. 

 

Turn Off Your Electrical Supply When Your Appliances Emit Smoke 

Whenever an electrical appliance malfunctions, you might notice that it emits a large amount of smoke. In most cases, this counts as a sign of an electrical emergency that could result in a power trip or even a fire. In case you experience this, therefore, make sure to switch off your main electrical supply through your distribution board and avoid making contact with any damaged appliances. Afterward, gently unplug your appliances from their electrical sockets and immediately call a reliable electrician to repair or replace your devices as soon as possible.

 

Avoid Touching Cables That Have Caught Fire 

An electrical wiring system that is outdated is often likely to cause electrical fires especially if specific cables get tangled. Usually, this is indicated by a burning smell that emits from a power socket. Should you experience this issue, immediately disable your power supply from the main switchboard and avoid touching any wires. You should also contact an emergency electrician to inspect any damages and perform an electrical wiring repair or replacement if necessary. 

 

Unplug All Appliances In Case A Power Failure Takes Place

Power failures resulting from power trips are not an uncommon issue experienced by homeowners. Take note that there are many causes of a power failure, such as faulty wiring, short circuits, and many others. Although this can be highly inconvenient, it is important that you not attempt to fix your power trip yourself, especially if lack familiarity with your HDB electrical components. Instead, it is best that you call emergency electricians immediately and let them do the work.

Working on a power outage can take long periods of time even for emergency electricians. In order for you to decrease the time needed to do the necessary electrical work, do not forget to unplug all your electrical appliances. By doing so, you can prevent further problems from occurring. Here is a guide on what to do during a power failure for more information. 

 

Have A Fire Extinguisher Ready

It is extremely vital to have a fire extinguisher prepared in case appliances such as electric stoves, rice cookers, air conditioners, water heaters, and others catch on fire. As a matter of fact, it is much better to use a fire extinguisher instead of panicking whenever your devices begin to smoke and unplug them when they have already caught fire. Only when you have extinguished the fire can you switch your circuit breaker off and unplug the damaged appliances.

Never forget to check your electrical sockets and switches after you extinguish them. Besides that, make sure to follow electrical safety measures so you can protect yourself from any electrical shocks. If your appliances seem to be beyond repair or are warm and produce a tiny spark of electricity, ask an emergency electrician to conduct an electrical socket replacement as soon as possible. 

 

Conclusion

Make sure to go through the simple checklist provided above before calling an emergency electrician. If you are looking for an electrician during an electrical emergency, do not hesitate to contact Everyworks Singapore. We provide numerous electrical services from 9 am to 9 pm daily. Our experienced technicians can also fix various electrical issues at reasonable prices. 

 

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This article is reproduced from Daylight Electrician Singapore.