Every business in this age uses an electrical system and electrical equipment, and there are few things that disrupt the workday like the electricity going on the blink. Less dramatically, but equally detrimental to your business, is when your electrical system gets a more subtle sort of damage. Wires and connections get loose or worn down, and then everything your business depends on slows down and develops quirks that interfere with your day. Here are a few things that may require the services of a professional electrician.
Many stores use an intercom system to alert cashiers that they are needed at the register or to let managers know that they need to come help a customer. Intercoms are also often critical in hospitals, schools, and warehouses. You will want to get your intercoms repaired as quickly as possible, and that means looking out for these signs that something may be wrong with them.
- Humming in the intercom is a possible sign of faulty wiring or connection. An electrician should fix this before the bad wiring fries your intercom completely.
- Static that comes from more than the microphone. Static could indicate that the power supply is dying and will quit altogether if ignored.
- Background noise. Hearing more background noise than usual could be a sign that your power supply is suffering.
Almost all industries use equipment that requires electricity. Restaurants always have microwaves, lights, and refrigerators. Sometimes their ovens will be electrical as well, and they will have warmers to keep food ready for guests. Offices have computers and printers. Warehouses and transportation hubs have charging stations, conveyor belts, and scanners. All these items depend on good wiring. Here are a few signs that an electrician should be called about your equipment.
- It charges more slowly than usual.
- The piece of equipment loses its charge quickly.
- It loses responsiveness.
Every store, warehouse, factory, and office has electrical outlets. Coffee pots and vacuums need to
be plugged in everywhere, after all. The electrical system has to be kept in good working order for safety's sake as well as convenience too, as bad wiring can cause serious damage to a building. Some problems are:
- The fuses blow frequently. Circuit breakers could trip if they are overloaded, and that means that your building might need an electrical upgrade to keep up with all the equipment you are working with.
- A particular outlet doesn't work anymore.
- Lights flicker, and it's not the bulb. Lights flicker for a number of reasons, including old ballast and loose wiring in the walls.
- The outlets spark. That feels self-explanatory. The only thing that should spark in a building is a customer's eyes when they see your inventory.
- Plugs are loose. When plugs can fall out on their own, the outlet might be worn down from overuse and needs tightening up.
Everything works better and for longer when it is maintained well. Vents and contacts need occasional cleaning. Wiring needs inspection to see if wires are cracking or showing other signs of wear. What are some signs that it may be time to schedule a maintenance check?
- It has been a while since vents were dusted and fixtures were tightened. Age and dirt sneak up on a building.
- Electrical equipment has started to malfunction a lot. If many things act up in quick succession, the whole system may be due for some work, and you will prevent more trouble.
Lighting Services, Inc. can perform the electrical repairs and routine maintenance a commercial or industrial establishment needs. We are not just lighting! You can contact us if you are looking to have someone troubleshoot your electrical system or maintain your lighting.