What happens if a transformer fails

Electrical transformer explosions can occur for a variety of reasons: Lightning strikes Overheating during hot summer months Wear, corrosion, and moisture Power surges Damage to the electrical system anywhere along the line. Share this post. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on linkedin. Share on email. Contact Information. Give us a call! Click to Contact. Areas We Serve in Maryland. Areas We Serve in Pennsylvania. Adams County York County.

We're Social. Learn More. Open toolbar. In order to prevent children and pets from coming into contact with downed power lines and to keep your family safe, it is best to stay inside until power is restored. Keep flashlights and extra batteries on hand, as well as water and non-perishable foods to stay safe during outages. While the blown transformer is being fixed, power surges can occur and can easily damage your appliances or even cause a fire.

To keep your family and assets protected, it is best to unplug all electronics and appliances until after the power has been restored. When a transformer near you blows, call your utility company immediately. It's likely that they are already aware of the failed transformer, but call them anyway and provide as much detail as possible. Technicians may take a few hours to a few days to fix the transformer depending on the weather and cause of failure. At Critter Guard, our Line Guard and Pole Guard products are designed to prevent critters such as squirrels and other rodents from accessing utility poles and interfering with overhead lines and transformers.

To learn more about our humane wildlife control products and how they can prevent transformer fails, contact us today! For international orders and shipment options, please fill out our online quote request form.

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