​Flickering Lights in Woolton Liverpool - Reasons Why:

1) Flickering lights are most commonly a result of loose connections in light fixtures, light switches, at the fuse box / consumer unit or with the electrical supply from the street.

With modern equipment such as LED light bulbs, electrical dimmer compatibility, incompatible light bulbs, driver issues, and dubious quality components purchased from questionable suppliers can also result in flickering lights.

2) Flickering Lights in Woolton Liverpool

If you are experiencing a flickering problem with all your lights in your Woolton home then it’s best to carry out a few checks before calling anyone to investigate. Firstly, establish if ALL the lights in your home are flickering. This means checking the upstairs and downstairs lights as well. If only the downstairs lights are flickering then it’s likely there is an electrical fault such as loose wiring in your upstairs lights or perhaps an issue with the electrical wiring at the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

If only one light is flickering in your property, then it is likely to be an issue with a light switch or single light fitting. If you find that all the lights in your property are flickering then it’s best to call 105 (freephone) to speak with the local network operator. They will be able to tell you if there are any planned or emergency works taking place in the area that might be affecting your property.

3) What necessary repairs are there for flickering lights?

Many Woolton homes have been stood for several decades and, if not rewired, may require substantial overhauls to the electrical system in order to improve safety and bring up to the current wiring standards. The first thing to do is to speak with an electrician, we can help with that if you call us on 0151 351 4011. As mentioned above, one of the most common causes of flickering lights is loose wires caused be a lack of electrical maintenance and repair over time. It’s a good idea to have a full safety electrical check carried out if you have not done so in the last ten years.

We can carry out safety electrical checks for you and identify any common electrical issues that may be causing the flickering issue in your home.

4) Bigger Electrical Issues

Sometimes, flickering lights can indicate that there are bigger issues occurring with the flickering lights merely a symptom of a larger problem. Electrical problems often start with no outward signs to alert you to their presence. By the time you are experiencing flickering lights or power outages you could find that significant damage has been done to the fuse box, the electrical circuit wiring or other parts of the electrical system in your home. Do not ignore early warning signs such as funny smells, crackling noises, dimming lights, tripping switches and more. 

5) ​Incompatible Dimmer Switches

Led bulbs are a common source of flickering when paired with an incompatible dimmer switch. If only one of your light fixtures is flickering then check to see if the bulbs are compatible with a dimmer switch. Many modern LED bulbs are not happy being dimmed and those that can be dimmed will need the correct dimmer switch in order to function correctly. Flickering lights can be a signal to serious issues so it’s important not to ignore the issue. Simply "not using it" is not good enough unfortunately, in many cases, this will not alleviate the danger or future problems you could face with your electrical system.

6) Overloaded Circuit Breaker

​A circuit breaker is the component in your fuse box or consumer unit that monitors electrical current flow around the circuit it protects. Each circuit breaker has a safe rating which it can operate to. If this rating is exceeded, the circuit breaker can heat up, wiring can become damaged and you may experience the breaker tripping out. In an older home with associated old electrical system, the circuit breaker may be fuse wire as opposed to a trip switch. Overloading the circuit protection devices is never a good idea and can present a fire risk in some cases.

7) ​Failing Wall Switch for the lights

​If you are experiencing flickering lights in your Woolton home the best solution is to give us a call on 0151 351 4011. Flickering lights can be indicative of a failing wall switch or ceiling pull cord switch. Another possible cause is loose connections at the switch. LED bulbs seem more susceptible to flickering than older incandescent bulbs but the issue should still not be ignored.

8) Checking Electrical Connections on an Inspection

One of the many electrical tests carried out during a safety electrical check (EICR) is to measure the resistance on each of the circuits. If the measured resistance comes back as expected by the electrician, then it is unlikely that there are any loose connections on the circuit. There are around 600 pages in our electrical wiring regulations and as such, it’s important to choose an electrician that understands these regulations, the expected resistance values and has the correct test equipment and knowledge to carry out all manner of testing and fault finding.

9) Fully Qualified Electrician and Teacher

When electrical work is carried out in your home, is the cheapest contractor the best? After all, the job is the same right? It’s just the price between contractors that differs? I will let you decide on that one. As a professional electrician and teacher in the electrical industry I can tell you that electrical systems are FAR MORE complicated and potentially dangerous than you would imagine if installed poorly. With my extensive experience and knowledge, I understand the required values for testing circuit resistances, the safety requirements for electrical installations (BS7671) and how to apply this to all manner of electrical systems.

10) How much does a flickering light problem cost to fix? 

A small electrical repair typically costs around £85 to put right assuming that it is a simple issue involving loose connections, poor resistances, or minor fix. Costs can increase where fault finding is required and more involved repair process. Let’s look at some examples:

• Faulty Switch Replacement £85-90
• Faulty Light / Connections £85-90
• Fault Tracing and Diagnosis up to £150
• Repairing damaged cables at accessible locations £85-150
• ​Fault Tracing, Repairs to damaged cables at inaccessible locations £150-500
• Rewiring a lighting circuit £850-1800

11) Need a flickering lights electrician in Woolton Liverpool?

​The important thing to remember is that we are here to help with any lighting issues you may have, problems with your home's wiring or faulty components. We will identify the source of the problem and either fix immediately OR if further works are required, we will issue you with a free no obligation quote once diagnosis has been carried out. Whatever your electrical needs, get in touch as soon as possible for your peace of mind and let us assist you.