Common electrical problems in homes include tripped circuit breakers, dead outlets, faulty switches, flickering lights, overloaded circuits, warm outlets or switches, buzzing noises, tripping GFCI or RCD outlets or switches, high energy bills, sparking or arcing, electric shocks, dimming lights, intermittent power loss, outdated wiring, malfunctioning appliances, damaged cabling, corroded wiring or accessories, inadequate plug sockets, loose light switches, loose plug sockets, bad earthing, faulty smoke detectors, incorrectly wired plug sockets, exposed wires, faulty extension cords or leads, water damage, faulty outdoor electrics, loose connections, and incorrectly wired switches.
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