Why does my circuit breaker keep tripping? A circuit breaker keeps tripping to protect your home from an electrical fault. Common causes include overloaded circuits, short circuits, faulty appliances or wiring issues. If it won’t stay up, the fault needs to be isolated and repaired by a licensed electrician. Why Is It Tripping? If your…
What causes a fuse box to blow? A fuse box can blow due to overloaded circuits, short circuits, appliance faults, or ageing components. Older boards with ceramic fuses are especially prone to failure. A blown fuse is a sign the system has been pushed beyond safe limits and needs inspection. A blown fuse box is…
Why are my Lights Flickering? Flickering lights can be caused by loose connections, overloaded circuits, voltage fluctuations, failing globes or dimmer switches. In some cases, they signal a serious wiring fault or neutral issue that needs urgent electrical inspection. All About Flickering Lights A flickering light might seem like a minor annoyance but sometimes it’s…
Why does my smoke alarm keep beeping? Smoke alarms beep when there’s a problem usually a low battery, expired sensor, or internal fault. Hardwired units may chirp even if power is on. The sound is a warning that your alarm may not protect you properly until it’s fixed or replaced. Smoke Alarms Chirping A smoke…
Why does only half my house have power? Partial outages often happen when one part of your switchboard trips, there’s a loose neutral connection, or a supply fault affects just one phase. It may also be caused by internal wiring issues or faults in the fuse box. A licensed electrician is required to find the…
Introduction When something goes wrong with your power especially after hours—you don’t just need an electrician. You need someone who can diagnose the issue fast, fix it safely, and get your home back online without delays. At Electrx, we respond to emergency callouts every day across Werribee, Altona, Tarneit, Point Cook, and Melbourne’s western suburbs….
Why does my power keep tripping? Power trips when something causes an overload, short circuit, or earth fault. These are automatic safety responses from your switchboard to prevent shock or fire. If it keeps happening, the cause needs professional attention from a licensed electrician. The Power Cuts Out Power cutting out mid-dinner? Kettle trips the…
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