The most common reason light bulbs blow out frequently is due to 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 be looked at by a Ultimate Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical licensed electrician immediately to prevent any serious fire damage to you and your home.

Your electrical panel could be buzzing for a number of reasons such as a loose breaker or a hot breaker allowing current to flow between hot and neutral. In either case, your electrical panel buzzing is an indication of a worsening electrical problem in your home and should be checked out by a licensed electrician from Ultimate Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical right away.

A short circuit occurs when the wire carrying the electrical current comes into contact with the grounded conductor or equipment ground.

Some older homes with outdated electrical panels have electrical panels that are outdated and not particularly safe for the overload of today’s modern electrical appliances. If your home’s electrical panel is less than 200 amps, it could be unsafe. If you are unsure how many amps your electrical panel is or have an electrical panel with less than 200 amps, have a professional electrician from Ultimate Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical inspect it for you.

There could be a few reasons why your light switch doesn’t work for your lighting fixture. More times than not, the issue is as simple as a tripped circuit, which affects the flow of power from your switch to your lighting. Other common issues are damaged wiring, burned-out or corroded contacts, or a problem with the wiring or light sockets in your light fixture. If you’re struggling to make your light switch work with your lighting fixture, call Ultimate Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical to have a licensed electrician come take a look.

A GFCI outlet protects you from electrical shock if moisture is present. GFCI outlets are usually found in areas where there is a lot of water around such as your kitchen or bathroom. You can identify a GFCI outlet by the “test” and “reset” buttons on them. 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, you will need to have a professional electrician from Ultimate Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical diagnose the issue.