electrical shorts: why go with an expert?

(Courtesy of Sam Goodwin, HOCOA)
Do you have any electrical shorts? How about adding some new lighting? What about that electrical panel, is it safe? These are some of the questions we may have with our with our home or business at some point. Do I have an electrical short? Do we want new lighting, or do I need a new panel? Why shouldn't I try and fix that light switch? Why does that light switch work some of the time? ​

One thing I have learned over the years is that electrical stuff you want to leave it to the pros.  About 10 years ago, I tried updating a light switch. I thought it was easy, but then I got over my head. I couldn’t even get the electrical back to the way it was. I had to call in the expert, on a Saturday. It cost me a lot of money, but the electrician was able to fix it in like 20 minutes. I felt like an idiot. I spent hours, trying to figure it out, heck I took a small wiring class in college, you think I could retain enough knowledge to replace a couple of three-way switches. At least the electrician made me feel ok, he said “oh yea this was a tough one” yea right! He had it fixed in no time! Above is a picture of that light switch after it was replaced, along with our son!

Did you know that electrical equipment and faulty wiring are the #4 and 7 leading causes of house fires? That’s why it’s so important to have almost all electrical repairs done by a licensed and insured electrician. Why run the risk? It so easy to have someone who has the skill set and tools to do the job right the first time. Very rarely do you want to allow a “handyman” do an electrical repair. Most of the time, if you are switching out a ceiling fan for one that is very similar or a lighting fixture. But adding wiring or trouble shooting is best left to an electrician. Most states require at least two years, and in most cases up to four years, of apprenticeship with a master or licensed electrician before one can take the examination to become a licensed electrician. During an apprenticeship, one earns the title of journeyman electrician.

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