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Five Reasons You Should Hire A Professional Electrician

We have all had faulty wires and electrical breakdowns every now and then. If you are someone who likes to roll up your sleeves and pick up your electrician kit when something goes wrong, then you must roll down your sleeves and read up.


Professional electricians are more likely to do the handy-man job better than you. Electricians exist for a reason. They have the knowledge and experience you might not have regarding electricity.

The most you may know is how to change a light bulb. So, if you need fixing for the electrical outlets or install a new fuse, you might want to reconsider the idea of a DIY electrician. 

As digitization takes over the world, the need for highly trained electricians increases. We are going to enlist the reasons why you need to stop experimenting with electrical-related issues and hire a professional electrician. 

1. Electricians- The Safety Supermen

An important role played by an electrician is conducting safety checks. A person with no prior knowledge might not be able to identify whether something around the house can be potentially dangerous.

There are a plethora of safety regulations in regards to day-to-day tasks. A professional electrician knows the inside out of all these regulations, and they are aware of the different building codes that come with installing electrical items. 

In such a situation, your first thought should be to” call a professional.” 

According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control, electrocution was the sixth-highest reason for death between 1992 to 2002.  This shows your lack of skills in matters related to electricity may turn out to be life-threatening. 

It is not only the job an electrician needs to sort out for the present but it is a safety measure in the long-term. An electrician will double-check everything and make sure you and your family stay safe from any kind of danger. 

2. Certifications (Licensure)

In most states and localities, an electrician is required to have a license. Even though every country has different types of permits but in most, electricians need to pass through specialized exams and tests to be approved. 

Once an electrician has passed through their exams, they are thoroughly guided, mentored, and supervised into the real work. From repairs to installations, they are taught everything.

Once the relevant practices are complete and they have finally achieved perfection in their work, they are awarded a license. Their license is proof that you have the right person for the job rather than trying to put yourself in danger with an amateur. 

Hiring a fully licensed electrical contractor will give you the satisfaction of knowing your electrical work is also covered by insurance and is carried out by a qualified professional. 

3. Diversity in Services

Another reason to hire a professional electrician is they can handle several electrical jobs. The most important one of these is to ensure the safety of the electrical system around homes and businesses.

Other services may include wiring of new homes and rewiring old houses. They look for faults and also ensure maintenance. Some of the other services are as follows:

  • Complete, Electrical Service delivery for Commercial as well as Industrial Projects
  • Installing internet connections. 
  • Communication. 
  • Light Designing and Upgrading
  • Unit Developments
  • Switchboard and mains fixing and upgrading
  • Industrial and Commercial rewiring and fresh wiring 
  • Fault finding and fixing 
  • Connecting TV, Phone and Data Points
  • Testing and Tagging electrical
  • Installing ACS
  • Installing CCTV, MATV, and Intercoms

More so, a professional electrician specializes in different areas. A non-electrical person might likely not have knowledge of more than one of these. The four more areas of specialty are: 

1. Residential

2. Commercial

3. Industrial

4. Outside Lineman

Looking at this, you can tell an electrician’s job isn’t an easy one and also comes with learning many different skills.

4. Cost 

When you think of doing the job yourself, the first reason that comes to your mind is that it will save you some money. However, having to do something that would need to be re-done in the future is more likely to be money wasted than money saved.

Besides, dealing with something potentially fatal is a bit immature. Isn’t it better to be sensible and hire a professional electrician who knows their job? Most people would even put something as simple as double AA batteries in the TV remote, the wrong side in. Therefore, trusting yourself with work that requires expertise is exceptionally careless.

Even when it comes to something as simple as changing a light bulb, there’s a whole lot of engineering behind it. Most incandescent light bulb holders are meant for 60-watt lamps. If by any chance, you end up fitting a bulb of over 100 watts, you might burn down a thing or two. 

5. Peace of Mind

Processes such as extensive repairs, rewiring, and remodeling can be stressful. However, you don’t have to fret, get in touch with your electrical contractor as it will save you time and energy.

It might seem like extra expenditure and trouble. But, you need to understand that the results are in the long run. 

It will help if you know you should hire a professional electrician rather than a low-wage one. A high-quality worker will provide you with high-quality work. They would have all the types of equipment needed for doing things right. You can check your electrician’s experience either from their license or their testimonials. 

Remember not to get lured towards “saving money” but instead saving yourself. When you have a professional to do the work for you, you would know and be assured nothing will go wrong as they know what they are doing. 

You can sit back, relax and see the work happening. It is unrealistic to think you can do it all by yourself. It would be best if you don’t stress yourself, nor your loved ones.

Final Words

We hope after reading this article, you have enough reasons to hire a professional electrician for any work relating to electricity. The world is moving forward, and each person is recruited according to their expertise. 

You mustn’t put yourself in danger, stay away from electrical faults and home electrical issues you might have. If you sense something wrong or need it to get sorted, a well-trained electrician is the best way to deal with it. 

About the author

About the author

Sherley Alaba is an eagle-eyed wordsmith; a writer and translator, always interested in ways that can help individuals (especially youth and women) reach their full creative potential. Her focus has been on writing, producing and editing stories on business, finance, interesting personalities, entrepreneurs, culture, the environment, gastronomy, lifestyle, and social issues.

 

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  1. It’s good that you point out that it’s important to hire a professional electrician for electrical work in your home due to the safety issues involved. I need to have my basement wired, so I’m considering hiring an electrician to do it. I’m going to look for a qualified electrician in my area.

  2. It’s good that you point out that a professional electrician has the skills necessary to properly fix electrical problems in your home. I need to have some electrical work done in my bathroom, so I’m considering hiring an electrical contractor to do it for me. I’m going to look for a reputable electrician in my area to hire.

  3. There has been a problem with my apartment building’s electricity because the lights are flickering and on top of that the sockets aren’t working. That’s why I’m currently looking for a commercial electrician that can deal with this matter. Thank you for this; I’ll make sure to find a licensed electrician because according to you, these electricians are guided, mentored, and supervised into the real work

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  5. It’s good that you point out that professional electricians have the skills necessary to properly fix electrical problems in your home. I need to have my kitchen wired, so I’m considering hiring an electrician to do it for me. I’m going to look for a good electrician in my area to hire.

  6. My home is older than father, so the electrical wiring really needs to be worked on. I like how you said to find an electrician that is licensed, as they will have the proper training. These tips could help me find a great electrician, so thanks for sharing them.

  7. This article makes a good argument! It is true that we often turn a blind eye to electrical issues. We need to give more emphasis to our electrical issues. Thanks for opening our eyes! I have also found this resource Redline-electrical.co.nz useful and its related to what you are mentioning.

  8. It’s good that you point out that a professional electrician has the skills necessary to correctly fix electrical problems in your home. I need to have my kitchen rewired, so I’m considering hiring an electrician to do it for me. I’m going to look for a reputable electrician in my area to hire.

    1. Hi Alec
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      Gerardo

  9. I like how you mentioned one of the benefits of hiring a professional electrician is they ensure both the short term and longterm safety measures of your home. My wife and I are thinking of looking for a specialist that does electrical repairs because we noticed the other day our hallway lights keep turning on and off by themselves. I think it’s a good idea for us to consider all our options when choosing a reputable electrician to help us solve our electrical issues in our home.

    1. Hi Jesse
      Thank you for sharing. You can rarely go wrong when you hire a professional electrician. I wish you wisdom in selecting a reputable electrician.
      Gerardo

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  11. It’s valuable that you point out that it’s important to hire a professional electrician to fix electrical problems in your home due to the safety issues involved. I need to have my basement wired within the next couple of weeks, so I’m considering hiring an electrician to do it for me. I’m going to look for a reputable provider of electrical services in my area to hire.

  12. I am the kind of person who likes to do everything by myself. I have done quite a bit of electrical work myself but in some big projects its better to leave it to the professionals. This article has convinced me that some jobs are just meant to be outsourced or you can do it but the output wont be as good.

    1. Also, if you insist on doing the work yourself. It may be wise to hire a professional to inspect your work and ensure the safety of your family and home.
      Gerardo

  13. It’s interesting to know a professional electrician can help you with a remodeling project in your house. My husband and I are thinking about remodeling our kitchen, and we are looking for advice about how to plan it. I will let him know about the benefits of hiring a professional electrician to help us.

  14. You are right we should hire a professional electrician. Because electric appliances are directly connected to electricity. This is a very responsible job.

  15. I never thought about how important it is for electricians to do safety checks. I have no idea how to do anything with electricity. I am grateful that electricians make sure everything is safe so that everything goes well and no one gets hurt by an electrical fire.

  16. My husband and I just moved into our first home together after living in a small apartment for the past few years, so we are very excited! We are thinking about adding a gas main to our home because this is our preferred method of cooking, and we are thinking about hiring an electrical contractor to install the main for us. Thanks for explaining that we should hire a professional who is licensed and insured so that we know they have the proper experience and training.

  17. Thank you for warning me that trying to fix electric issues on my own can be considered life-threatening if I lack the necessary skills. One of the bulbs in my living room went off and since I haven’t tried replacing any bulbs before, it might be best to follow your advice. I’ll look for licensed and insured electricians around here in Surprise, AZ, and ask about their services.

  18. As you mentioned, when you hire a professional electrician, you get the peace of mind that comes with it. My brother is wanting to up the electrical capacity in his business and is wondering what is the best way to go about it. I will have to let him know that it would be a good idea to hire a professional to come in and do the work.

  19. My brother has been thinking about hiring a professional that will be able to fix his electrical problems. His lights have been turning on and off randomly with a lot of problems. I liked what you said about how they should prevent any damger by double-checking everything.

  20. I am just in love with your post. Aside from being a great content writer, you are blessed with many qualities. I admire you so much. I agree with all of your tips. It is nice to hire a contractor but it is also best if we know how to take care of things our way. Cheers from our handyman painter service in West Palm Beach. I am excited to read more posts from you.

    1. Hi handyman painter,
      Thank you for your kind words. I share your views as well, we should know how to take care of things our way and also know when to call in a professional.
      Rae.

  21. Really it is a great article and more helpful to get the best assistance for electrical services. I am very glad to go through this kind of helpful blog. Thanks for sharing a nice blog.

  22. I have enjoyed reading this report about electrical services. Really it is more useful and also helpful. I am very glad to go through this kind of informative article. Thanks for sharing a nice blog.

  23. There are a ton of reasons why it is important to make sure that you are hiring a professional electrician to look over your home or business. As the article points out, safety is definitely one of those reasons. A good electrician will be able to easily determine when there is a problem with your electrical set up and determine the safest solution to fixing it.

  24. You made a great point when you said that electricians are able to make things as safe as can be especially when it comes to new structures. My husband and my brother recently built a structure on our property together in which they plan to turn into a store. Since they’re just carpenters by trade and have no experience as electricians it would be good if I could get a commercial electrician to look the place over and make sure all the wiring is up to par. Having a professional electrician should help make it so that he can detect which wires are a safety liability and give solutions to make them safe. That should keep the two safe from unwanted electrocutions and fire hazards whenever they try running the place.

    1. Hi Tammie,
      Thank you for your comment. I agree with you, safety should be everyone’s priority and electrical jobs should be handled by a professional electrician.
      Rae

    1. Hi San,
      Thank you for your comment. I agree with you completely! Professional electricians not only save us time but also money.
      Rae.

  25. It’s great that you pointed out how an electrician would double-check everything and make sure you and your family stay safe from any kind of danger. We are going to renovate our house soon and we are probably going to rearrange some electrical wirings too. Doing it by ourselves doesn’t seem safe, so we should probably ask for some assistance from a residential electric contractor instead.

    1. Hi Luke,
      Thank you for your comment. I believe the residential electrical contractor will be useful and wish you good luck as you renovate your house.
      Rae.

  26. Thank you for emphasizing that electrical work should only be performed by a professional because of the safety hazards that it involves. I want to have new lights installed in my house this month, so I’m thinking about hiring a professional electrician to do it for me next week. I’m going to see if there’s a good electrician in my area that I can employ.

    1. Hi George,
      Thank you for your comment. Good luck finding a professional electrician in your area.
      Rae.

  27. Article stresses the importance of using professional electricians for any electrical work. It shows why it’s best to leave electrical work to the professionals and what might go wrong when you try to do it yourself. The provided reasons are persuasive and serve as a helpful reminder of the value of electricians’ specific expertise and safety measures.

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