Flickering office lights are an inconvenience and distraction. Over time, poor lighting conditions may cause employees headaches or decrease their productivity. Flickering lights can also be an indicator of a larger electrical problem, which can cause expensive damage when left unaddressed. An electrical contractor will determine which type of flickering is happening in your office, and find the root cause of the problem.

Why Are the Office Lights Flickering?

One Bulb

If only one bulb is flickering, it’s likely not a huge problem. You could be dealing with a bad or loose bulb, which is easily fixed by replacing the old bulb with a new one or screwing the existing one in more tightly. 

An electrical contractor will start by turning off the lights to prevent shock or burning and will check to see how the bulb is fitted into the socket. If there are no apparent issues with the electrical work, the bulb may have simply reached the end of its lifespan.

One Section of Lights

Lights that are flickering in a single room or area of the office are likely due to a circuit issue. The electrical contractor might find that the office has an overloaded circuit. This occurs when too many appliances are plugged into the same circuit, resulting in a power shortage. The wiring could also be outdated and no longer up to industry-standard; this is often the case in older office buildings.

Whole Office

When lights throughout the entire office are flickering, you’re likely dealing with a less localized issue. There might be loose service conductors or connections in your central panel. The central panel connects to larger power sources, and if the connections are loose, it can result in a fire hazard. If this is the case, professionals will want to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Let the trustworthy team at J.R. Electrical LLC in Marietta, GA, solve your office’s lighting issues. These electrical contractors provide commercial and residential customers with quality maintenance, repairs, and installation services. Their licensed and insured technicians employ the latest techniques and hold themselves to industry standards to ensure customer satisfaction. Call (770) 420-1530 to schedule repairs, and visit them online to find out more about their commercial services.