Working with an experienced electrician can determine whether your home improvement project will be a success or a failure. Ranging from installing a chandelier in your foyer to installing speakers in your home spa, a licensed electrician will be needed to perform an electrical job properly the first time.
The following will discuss several home improvement projects that require a licensed electrician.
Electronic devices need power & protection
Many homes have trouble providing enough power and surge protection for the growing number of electronic devices (smartphones, laptops, HDTVs, and tablets) being used by you and your family. A licensed electrician will be able to perform the installation of the most modern electrical receptacles that feature USB charging plugs as well as whole home surge protection.
HVAC unit
If you are remodeling your home by adding rooms or even entire wings, perhaps you may have overlooked the possibility that you many need a new HVAC unit to provide adequate heating, ventilation, and cooling to the new areas. A licensed electrician can evaluate your additional power requirements and ensure your electrical panel will be able to provide more electricity consistently and safely.
Lighting upgrades
Perhaps the most popular lighting upgrade these days is the installation of pendant lights above the kitchen island and breakfast bar. Adding recessed lighting in your living room will provide highlights and directional ambience. Recessed lighting beneath cabinets will give your bathroom and kitchen increased countertop visibility, along with elegance and warmth. New room additions will need general light fixtures. In addition to improving circulation and reducing utility bills, a ceiling fan can provide a room lighter. Finally, landscape lighting can beautify your home’s exterior.
Home renovation & remodeling
It’s smart to consult with an experienced licensed electrician before beginning work on a major home renovation or remodeling. Projects involving bathrooms, kitchens, and room additions will demand the expertise of a professional to ensure electrical equipment and wiring are installed properly and safely.
Other benefits of working with a licensed electrician
Education and certification
Professional electricians pass through many hours of education, on-the-job training, and certification before earning their license. The certification process guarantees that professional electricians can deliver a certain standard of work that you just can’t achieve without those hours of training and experience. When you’re looking for an electrician, check whether they’re an apprentice, journeyman, or master electrician, and verify that their business (or the company that employs them) is bonded, licensed, and insured.
Cost
Most homeowners who try to DIY an electrical repair end up calling a professional electrician after their repair fails to do the trick. And oftentimes, they have only made the problem more complicated to fix than it would have been if they’d called an electrician in the first place. You should hire a professional electrician to save time and money by getting the job done right the first time.
Safety
First and foremost, the main reason why you should hire a professional electrician is for your own safety, your family’s safety, and the safety of your house. Working with electricity can be extremely dangerous if you do not approach it with the right expertise, safety training, and equipment. Not only are you risking your safety while working on the repair, but if the repair is performed incorrectly you might inadvertently create long-term safety hazards in the form of electrical shocks and fire.
Troubleshooting
We can’t tell you how often we get calls reporting one problem with a home electrical system only to get out to the job site and discover that the issue is just one symptom of a much larger problem. Only a professional electrician can perform the troubleshooting and problem solving necessary to diagnose what’s wrong with your electrical system and identify the appropriate solution.
Long-term peace of mind
You should hire a professional electrician to protect your peace of mind. Having an expert service your electrical system will help extend its lifetime and prevent future problems. Electrical work performed by a professional electrician is also usually guaranteed, meaning that if the problem persists or recurs, they’ll come back to make it good free of charge.
