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Replacing Damaged Switches, Outlets, Lighting Fixtures, TV and Data Points
Licensed Electricians
Competitive pricing
10+ years experience
Based in Northern Beaches
Common issues with damaged electrical components
Frequent tripping:
Damaged outlets and switches can cause breakers to trip frequently. This is often due to loose connections or short circuits.
- Loose connections: Loose connections can cause intermittent contact, leading to fluctuating electrical loads and tripping breakers to prevent overheating and potential fires.
- Short circuits: Short circuits occur when a hot wire touches a neutral wire or another hot wire, causing a surge of electrical current. Circuit breakers trip to interrupt this current and prevent damage.
- Overloaded circuits: Excessive electrical demand on a circuit can cause it to overload, tripping the breaker to prevent overheating.
Flickering or dimming lights:
These symptoms can indicate faulty wiring or damaged fixtures that need immediate attention.
- Faulty wiring: Worn-out or damaged wiring can cause inconsistent electrical supply, resulting in flickering or dimming lights.
- Loose connections: Loose connections in the circuit can cause intermittent power delivery to lighting fixtures.
- Overloaded circuits: An overloaded circuit can cause lights to dim, especially when high-power appliances are used simultaneously.
Buzzing sounds
Unusual sounds from switches or outlets can signal electrical faults, including loose wiring or overloaded circuits.
- Loose wiring: Loose connections can cause arcing, generating a buzzing sound and producing heat, which may lead to fires.
- Overloaded circuits: Overloaded circuits can cause components to heat up and make a buzzing sound as the electrical current struggles through insufficient wiring.
- Faulty devices: Devices not functioning correctly can cause unusual electrical noise, indicating internal component failure.
Burning smells:
Any burning odour near electrical components is a serious warning sign and requires immediate professional inspection.
- Overheating: Excessive current flow, loose connections, or poor-quality installation can cause electrical components to overheat, melting wire insulation and releasing a burning odour.
- Short circuits: Short circuits cause rapid heating of wires and components, leading to burning smells and potential electrical fires.
- Faulty appliances: Malfunctioning appliances can overheat internally, causing burning smells due to internal wiring issues or component failures.


Our process:
1. Comprehensive consultation:
- Contact: Reach out via phone, email, or our website to discuss the issues you are experiencing with your switches, outlets, or fixtures.
- Information gathering: Provide details about the damaged components and any recent electrical work or changes in your home.
2. On-site evaluation:
- Inspection: Our electrician conducts a thorough inspection to identify the extent of the damage and the underlying cause. This includes checking for loose connections, overheating, and potential short circuits.
- Safety first: We ensure all evaluations prioritise safety, isolating the affected circuits to prevent further risks.
3. Replacement of damaged components:
- Switches and outlets: We carefully disconnect and remove damaged switches and outlets, ensuring that all wires are correctly labelled and safely handled. New, compliant switches and outlets are then installed.
- Lighting fixtures: Damaged lighting fixtures are removed, and new fixtures are installed according to manufacturer specifications. This includes verifying the compatibility of the new fixtures with existing wiring and supports.
- TV and data points: Faulty TV and data points are replaced, ensuring proper signal and connectivity. This includes testing for any signal interference or connectivity issues.
4. Testing and customer satisfaction:
- Thorough testing: After replacement, we test the new components to ensure they are functioning correctly and safely.
- Customer instruction: Provide operational instructions and maintenance tips to ensure the longevity of the new installations.
- Follow-up: Ensure customer satisfaction and address any further inquiries or adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
Locations we service
Contact Elix Electrical today to schedule a consultation. Let us help you create an outdoor space that is both beautiful and functional, enhancing the enjoyment of your home.
- Allambie Heights
- Balgowlah
- Balgowlah Heights
- Beacon Hill
- Frenchs Forest
- Manly
- Mona Vale
- Belrose
- Collaroy
- Collaroy Plateau
- Cromer
- Narrabeen
- Northern Beaches
- North Sydney
- Curl Curl
- Davidson
- Dee Why
- Freshwater
- Pittwater
- Seaforth
- St Ives
- Wheeler Heights
Accreditations
Elix Electrical Services is proud to hold the following accreditations, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality:
- Electrical contractors licence: 305788C
- Registered cabler licence: T56363
- ABN: 57 748 060 099
- Licensed and insured electricians
- Certified Clipsal Wiser installer
- Certified SAL Pixie installer
