How to Keep Your Home Safe From Electrical Faults This Summer

Summer should mean warm evenings, family time, and relaxed days at home. It is also the season when electrical faults occur more often. Power use increases, appliances work harder, and older wiring begins to show its age. A safe home starts with understanding the risks and knowing when to call a professional.

Here is how to keep your home safe, stable, and ready for the season ahead.

Why Summer Increases the Risk of Electrical Faults

December and January bring a surge in household electricity use. Families cook more, run fans and air conditioning, plug in extra appliances, and set up festive lighting. Even modern homes can experience circuit strain if the load is higher than what the wiring was designed for.

Older homes are especially vulnerable. Ageing wiring, outdated switchboards, and loose connections often fail only when the household demand reaches its highest point.

Common causes of summer electrical faults include:

• Overloaded circuits

• Worn or softened wiring

• Loose or corroded connections

• Switchboards not designed for modern appliance loads

• Heat related stress on cables and components

Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Electrical faults usually start with early clues. These signs should be treated as immediate red flags:

• Flickering or dimming lights

• Warm or buzzing power points

• Outlets that crackle when in use

• Appliances that heat slowly or inconsistently

• Breakers that trip repeatedly

• A faint burning smell near outlets or the switchboard

• Strange noises from the switchboard

These issues indicate heat, loose wiring, or circuit overload. Ignoring them can lead to equipment damage or a serious electrical failure.

Why Professional Electrical Safety Checks Matter

A licensed electrician understands how to detect hidden electrical faults before they become dangerous. A full electrical safety check examines every major part of your home’s system, including:

• Circuit load testing

• Switchboard performance and condition

• Integrity of wiring and connections

• Safety of power points and outlets

• Appliance testing

• Verification that the home meets New Zealand electrical standards

Professional documentation is another advantage. A certified inspection gives you proof that your electrical system is safe and compliant. This protects your home, your insurance position, and the people who live there.

What a Rankins Safety Check Covers

At Rankin McManus, our electrical safety inspections are detailed and focused on long term protection. We:

• Check wiring integrity throughout the home

• Test appliances and heating elements

• Review circuit loads under real usage

• Assess whether your switchboard can handle modern electrical demands

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• Ensure the home meets current New Zealand safety standards

A small check now can prevent a costly fault later. Summer should be a time of comfort, not electrical surprises.

If your home has not been checked in a while or if you have noticed any warning signs, now is the ideal time to schedule an inspection.

Keep your home safe, protect your appliances, and enjoy a trouble free summer. Book your safety inspection today. Call 0800 726 546.