I recently started renting a two bedroom house with my buddy. When we moved in half the house didn't have power. The land lord called a electrician and got that fixed but failed to fix the light in my bedroom. A new electrician came to work on my light and they have been here for 3 days claiming they are rewiring some stuff in the attic. However, since they have been here we have had problems with breakers tripping due to flipping a light switch.
By Lucas
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I would phone the landlord and explain what is happening. He should be the one paying them, and it does not seem as if they are getting much accomplished. A professional electrician should be able to solve the bedroom light problem is about 20 minutes, especially if all the problem is is to replace the switch.
I would be very afraid that these guys don't know what they are doing! Since they are rewiring, by law a permit must be issued and an inspection done. Call the city, county or state to see if this has been done (it should be posted where it can be seen).
Putting a larger breaker in means it won't trip if there is a problem and will result in a fire when the wire over heats.
Are there smoke detectors in this place? Make sure you have lots of renters insurance.
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