Here in Sunny South Africa, we are so blessed that our holiday season falls within the warmer seasons. As beautiful and delightful as Spring and Summer are, their presence is absolutely not all a bed of roses, they bring along with them a whole new variety of common holiday electrical problems. 

If you are a local, you are well aware of the copious amounts of rainfall we receive. Along with the rain, comes the not-so-welcomed thunder and lightning. 

Spring and Summer Electrical Problems

The spring and summer seasons may also lead to many electrical problems. Some common issues to watch out for include:

• Thunderstorms/Bad Weather
• Blackouts
• Pests

Thunderstorms /Bad Weather 

Spring and Summer in South Africa are anything but dry – This is the wettest season in the country. Whilst not all Provinces experience severe downpours, the vast majority, do.

Thunderstorms are a norm in South Africa & more often than not, bring along with them electrical issues such as power fluctuations, power surges, and even power outages.

Bad weather like heavy winds can also cause damage to electrical stations & power lines – affecting your power supply. We urge you not to try and fix these issues on your own, but to get in contact with a trained electrician to err on the side of caution. 

Blackouts and brownouts

Massive Spring and Summer storms can cause blackouts that leave you without power for hours or even days. If your area suffers from severe storms, consider investing in a backup generator to keep you out of the dark during power outages.

You’re also at risk of brownouts, which occur when your power supply is disrupted, causing minimized energy to your devices and appliances. This increases the risk of overheating and, ultimately, a short circuit.

Turn off and unplug any electrical appliances and devices that you absolutely don’t need until the problem has been fixed, or use your backup generator in the meantime. Holiday Electrical Problems

Pests

With warm weather, pests like mice, rats, and even cockroaches can become a nuisance, nesting in your walls and chewing on electrical wiring. This can cause flickering lights and put your home at risk of an electrical fire.

If you’re facing such problems, please contact a professional electrician to install new wiring and protect existing wires from harm.

WHY CALL US?

We know you have choices. You can get electrical services from numerous electrical companies. However, we’re convinced that when it comes to providing the best service, we’re your only real choice.

Providing a superior level of customer service is our all-consuming passion, and an achievement we take immense pride in. We provide top-of-the-range, security-verified, professional electricians who are totally committed to serving you better than anyone else.

That’s what The Electro Surgeon is all about!

Some of our services include:

•        Emergency 24 Hour Electrical Services

•        COC’s – Certificates of Compliance

•        Security Lighting

•        Electric Fencing

•        Garage Door & Gate Automation

•        Lightning Arrester (to protect against lightning)

•        Surge Arrester (to protect against voltage spikes)

•        Earth Leakage and Tripping Detection

•        Power Outages & Failures

•        Swimming Pool Motors

•        Solar Power 

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