FIRECOMM ELECTRIC
General Troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting can be defined as an act of determining faults in an electric circuit by analyzing the behavior and operation of the faulty circuit,
after which repairs are made to the defective component.
Sometimes power may be lost to a light fixture, receptacle, appliance, or electronics. Other times a circuit breaker or GFCI will trip for some unknown reason. In this section we will try to help you understand and fix the problem before calling an electrician.
Troubleshooting is a systematic approach to solving a problem. The goal of troubleshooting is to determine why something does not work as expected and explain how to resolve the problem.
The first step in the troubleshooting process is to describe the problem completely. Most people know that troubleshooting is the process of solving a problem but when it comes to electrical in electricity, troubleshooting is done when there is an electrical fault.
An inspection could include checking the circuit breaker, the condition of fuses and breakers, and for bad terminations around the problem area. They might also use diagnostic tools to test connections, amperage, voltage, and overheating caused by electrical components. While they might not find the source of the problem on the first test, an experienced electrician will ensure thorough troubleshooting occurs to discover the root of the issue.