Your home's electrical system is a serious component, and it is one that needs to be taken seriously. Unfortunately, electrical malfunctions can be both serious and difficult to identify. What many homeowners don't realize is that your home's electrical system will warn you long before you face disaster. Here's a look at some of the warning signs that you should watch for.

Flickering Lights

One of the earliest, and sometimes most subtle, indications that there's a problem with your home's electrical system is flickering lights in any area of the house. Whether it's an overhead light or even a lamp that you've plugged in, when it's flickering and you're sure it's not the bulb, that's a key indication that you have an electrical problem somewhere. You'll need to have an electrician test the system to find the problem, but once it's isolated, you can address it and repair the damage.

Shocking Outlets Or Switches

If you flip a switch or plug something in and the fixture sparks, that's an indication that your electrical wiring isn't properly grounded. The spark is a discharge of improperly routed electricity, which can lead to an electrical fire if it's not addressed. It's easy to dismiss the problem as a minor thing, especially if it's something that only happens occasionally, but it's an urgent issue that should be addressed as quickly as possible.

Dimming Lights

Even if your lights don't flicker, you might find that sometimes they dim. This often happens when the current is reduced for any reason. Whether it's caused by an external or internal disruption, you need to be sure that you have an electrician test your home's electrical current. The testing will uncover whether the problem is with the supply coming into your home or a problem with the wiring inside the house.

Fixtures That Don't Work

Whether it's a switch that doesn't seem to control anything or an outlet that doesn't have any power, don't dismiss it as a quirk of the house. Instead, you should talk with an electrician about the problem so that they can determine why the power supply to the fixture doesn't seem to be complete. It could be improper wiring, frayed wires, or even rodent damage.

These are some of the most important things to think about when you're dealing with any kind of seemingly subtle electrical issue. Talk with an electrician today for more information and to fix any problems your home might have with wiring. 

Contact a company like Haddad Electric LLC for more information.