When you are living in your home and you start to notice sounds that are not common it can be troublesome. Just like realizing that a cricket has made its way in the house and you can hear it chirp all night long. This can send any sane person bonkers until you are able to find the culprit. The same happens when you start to hear noises that are not the norm. One area of the home that you might start to hear sounds is with your electrical system. When you start to hear a humming sound it can be a part of the home that should be addressed and it is a good idea to find where it is coming from. You can start by shutting the circuits off, and one at a time turning them on and listening for the humming sound. This is a great way to locate where the sound may be generating from. Then you can use more specific ways to find the actual item that needs the attention of an electrician. Now you need to know what could be making this annoying humming sound.

Sentry Electric Outlines What Could Be Causing a Low Frequency Electrical Humming Sound in Your Home

Fluorescent Light Bulbs Buzzing Sound: One of the items that you have around your house are light bulbs and they can be the reason that you are hearing a humming sound. There are many types of light bulbs and some of them actually will make a humming sound such as fluorescent lights. They can have some humming sounds when they are creating light. You also usually have other lights such as canned lights and standard bulbs. The interesting thing is that the bulbs no matter what type can start to make the same humming sound. This is a sign that the bulb may be going out or that the connection is poor. Either way you want to make sure that it receives your attention.
Humming Noise from Light Fixture: Another area of the home that has some chance to make a humming sound are fixtures. A fixture is usually something that is wired into place. It can be a sconce on the wall, fan in the ceiling and more. Anything that is wired and using energy has the chance to make a humming sound and that is why you want to check into your fixtures if you start to hear that sound. You want to make sure that you are aware of what could be making that sound and when you confirm an area you can have the fixtures inspected by a professional.
Electrical Meter Vibrating Sound: If you have electrical meters in your house or around the house that includes electric and gas they can be the culprit. If you have an older meter that is not digital you want to make sure that it has been inspected and checked. You may also want to contact the company that is in charge of that particular meter.

Electrical Humming Sound Troubleshooting, Repairs & More in Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Norwalk, Westport, Southbury, Stamford, CT & Fairfield County, Connecticut

Sentry Electric can come out to your home to inspect for the humming sound and troubleshoot it in order to make the necessary electrical repairs. Call us today!