It is known that water damage can cause many problems where one of them is the electrical system. Basically, the water damage comes from simple damage on the roof or ceiling but then it becomes worse when it doesn’t repair soon. The leak will creep and reach the electrical spots in your house. The bad thing about it is that the electrical damage can be really dangerous. It can create sparks of fire and short circuits. If it happens, you should be careful with the kids to stay away from the spots. Here are some possible electrical damages that are caused by water damage.

Burnt Electricity

Burning electricity is the most dangerous one. If it is caused by the leak, even when it only happens in one spot, your whole house’s electricity can be damaged and off.

Water damage is one of the things that can cause electrical damage in your home. Look at this power point, it looks burnt which means there is a short circuit that causes it to burn. This is because the power point is exposed to water and causes a short circuit. Blown Power Point from @roonwerks

One of the electrical damage caused by water damage is the occurrence of short circuits and burns. You can avoid this by keeping the electrical system away from water or by adding special protection to the electrical system. This method is quite effective and efficient to prevent damage. Electrical Fire from @lowelllightandpower

Keep electricity out of reach of water! This is because water will cause a short circuit in the electricity to burn. If this happens the electricity will not work and may cause further damage. Therefore you can overcome it by adding an electric shield so that it is safer. Short-circuit Current from @rodselectricalservicesllc

Damage that is quite common to be experienced by electricity caused by water is burnt cable. The main cause is that the exposed cable is slightly exposed to splashes of water and causing an electrical short circuit. If an electrical short occurs, it will trigger the burning of the electrical wires in your home. Burnt Cable from @alliancepropertymhk

Look at this socket! It looks burnt and damaged. This damage was caused by splashing water, resulting in an electrical short circuit and burning. This damage often occurs at power outlets that are in outdoor areas or near waterways. Burnt Cable Plug from @guerra_c57

Rusty Electrical System

The rusty electrical system is also caused by the water damage that comes from the leak of high humidity. It is not that dangerous as long as it is not burnt but you should still be careful because it can be worse.

This time the electrical system damage occurred to the electricity in the wall area. Look at this cable, it has damage in the form of rust. This is due to exposure to water splashes that are too long. When the cable is corroded, it will affect the electrical performance in your home. Rusty Cable from @scottwatsonelectrical

This electric switch is in the outdoor wall area so it will be exposed to rain splashes. This will corrode the electrical system and decrease its performance. If this is left too long, it will cause too much damage and make the electricity in your home go out. Rusty Electrical from @itswhatido_au

This electrical damage occurs in the wall area, this is caused by water damage that seeps into the wall. One of the damages that occurs is rusting from the electrical enclosure to the cable section. When this happens, you must immediately make repairs because if not, it will result in more fatal damage. Rusted Switch from @cjtablemountain1

Look at this electrical system! He is in an outdoor area and is often exposed to rain splashes. As a result, this electrical system will experience rust and spread to the cable section so that the cable will become brittle and break. To prevent this, you should check it regularly and recognize the signs of damage. Rusty Electrical System from @eco_home_electrics_ltd

Besides burning, electrical damage that often occurs is a rusty electrical system. This usually happens because it is too long exposed to water seepage, causing it to rust. When a cable or electrical system is corroded, it is very likely that the cable will be cut and the electricity will go out. Rusty Plug from @robert_lunak