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12 TYPES OF BRIS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WHICH YOU MAY SURVIVE IN YOUR MAISON

Les systèmes électriques nous jouant parfois des tours and most of their « caprices » require the intervention of a master electrician. The manipulation of circuits and electrical wires involves various risks, mainly electrocution. So, it is better to call a professional to avoid painful injuries… and often heavy consequences! In this blog article, you will discover the main situations that require the visit of one of our experts — at Michel Guimont Entrepreneur Electrician! — as well as the causes of breaks in electrical systems.


Here are 15 common problems in the residential sector:

  1. Base of tension;

  2. Bristle of the heating system;

  3. Coupure de tension;

  4. Court-circuit electric;

  5. Defectuosity of the water heater;

  6. Modifications of the intensity of the lights;

  7. Pages of the principal disconnector;

  8. Panneau électrique bruyant;

  9. Presence of electrical tinsel;

  10. Defective current prices;

  11. spa or pool in pan;

  12. Surcharge electric.


What are the causes of breaks in electrical systems? Several elements can be at the origin of a break in the electrical system. In voice a few-uns:

  • Natural causes (foudre, fall of a tree);

  • Fills and connections old, used or neglected;

  • Presence of moisture or dust on the electrical contacts;

  • Use of non-regulated devices;

  • Simultaneous use of multiple devices.

Security advice in bulk To prevent overheating, electric arcs and current outages that can simultaneously affect your well-being, your health and your safety, you must exercise vigilance. Here are some tips to follow to keep you open to risks:

  • Have your electrical system periodically inspected and maintained by a certified professional;

  • Keep the door of the electrical panel closed at all times;

  • Limit the use of multiprises and rallonges, especially for food items of large electrical appliances;

  • N'appliquez jamais de teinture, de peinture ou de vernis sur vos électriques installations sans approbation;

  • If one of your devices is defective, stop using it immediately and call a qualified repairer.


Michel Guimont Entrepreneur electrician : to your rescue in the Grand Montréal!

When a breakdown occurs in an electrical system — in the residential, industrial or commercial sector — it is necessary to resort to the expertise of a qualified electrician. In Montréal and in Laval, you can count on Michel Guimont Entrepreneur Electrician. Recommended by CAA-Québec and named the consumer's choice in the region of Montreal since 10 years, our company specializes among others in the installation of recharge sources and in the conversion of electric heating systems. For all urgency, don't hesitate to contact us!

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