Electricity powers the modern world. You depend on electricity to keep your computer running and to charge your phone. At home, you utilize electricity to power your entertainment devices, such as televisions and DVD players. Since the modern lifestyle is so heavily dependent on electricity, it is important to make sure that you are managing your electricity usage responsibly. You also have to keep an eye out for signs that the electrical circuitry in your house is putting your safety at risk. Here are three signs that your house's circuitry needs an electrician's, such as Bader Mechanical Inc, attention.

Dim and super bright light bulbs can provide the first clues.

Light bulbs function on a simple circuit. Differences and fluctuations in levels of the lights they give off can provide important clues that there is something wrong with your house's circuitry. Light bulbs that are lit too dimly are a sign that the electrical current is weak, whereas light bulbs that burn brightly and then burn out are a sign that the current is too strong. You might also notice that the light bulbs flicker or display other erratic behaviors. Practice caution when changing light bulbs. Make sure that the switch is turned off and that the bulb is not hot when you are handling it.

Smoke and sparks coming from your outlets create a risk of electrical fire.

Be wary of sparks and smoke coming from your electrical outlets. Electrical circuits release excess energy in the form of heat. That excess energy from a current that is too strong can quickly become an electrical fire if the problem is not pin-pointed and taken care of. Immediately discontinue the use of electrical outlets that are throwing sparks or smoking. If smoking still persists after you unplug your device, then shut off power to that part of the house and call an electrician immediately.

Overheating devices are a sign of an unbalanced electrical circuit.

As you know, your electronic devices heat up when you use them for long periods. You are familiar with the normal patterns. Keep an eye out for devices that overheat too quickly or become too hot. This can be a sign of an unbalanced electrical circuit feeding too much energy into that device. Immediately turn off and unplug that device. Using an overheated electronic device increases your risk of damaging that device, injuring yourself from the heating, and experiencing an electrical fire.