Have you ever noticed that sometimes you might hear a crackling, buzzing, or popping sound coming from your socket? Many people may ignore this, but do you know why it happens and what the consequences could be?
Loose pin contacts, old sockets, or rust on adapter pins mainly cause a crackling or buzzing sound. These are some of the primary reasons you might hear the sound. This can lead to a short circuit, fire, or damage to your electrical board and devices. You can call an electrician to fix the board or replace your adapter pins to resolve this problem.
Once, when electrician came to my house, he told me not to use high-wattage electrical products on a random socket as they can damage the socket from the inside. Check out your power board to see whether there is any damage or if you have used any electrical appliance before.
Let’s explore these issues in detail so that you can better avoid this problem.
What are the leading causes of the crackling sound?
Based on my personal experience, I have heard this sound many times at home. After doing some research, I learned that it is caused by electric sparks inside the socket. These sounds are generated when the flow of electricity is disturbed.
As I mentioned above, the main causes of this problem are detailed below:
- Loose pin contacts: This is a common issue. Over time, sockets can loosen, and the internal fittings can shift from their original positions. The wires inside also become old and weak, which may cause the buzzing sound you hear.
- Rust: Rust tends to form in areas where moisture is present, especially during the rainy season. When metals are exposed to moisture, they can rust, which sometimes occurs in electric sockets and adapter pins. This rust buildup can lead to crackling or buzzing sounds.
- Overloaded circuit: When a circuit is overloaded, the demand for current increases. This can affect adapter pins and generate unwanted sounds.
- Faulty wiring: You might have faulty internal wiring, either due to work done by an inexperienced person or because of low-quality wires. This can lead to heat generation, which may cause the irritating buzzing sound.
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What should you do?
What should you do?
When you hear a buzzing sound from any wires, adapter, or switch, you should first switch off the power and remove the plug. After that, contact an electrician to fix the problem.
I spoke with an electrician who lives near my home. His name is Arun. He said, “Whenever this type of sound comes from the socket, it’s safest to switch off the power and unplug all the wires immediately. If you continue using a device while hearing this buzzing sound, there’s a risk of a short circuit and potential fire hazards.”
Here are some steps you can take:
- Unplug all the adapters from that switchboard.
- Check if there is a burning smell or smoke.
- Call an electrician.
- Identify the problem.
- Replace the wiring or socket if necessary.
