The air you breathe, the water you drink, the air conditioning you enjoy, and the heat that keeps you warm in winter, is all controlled by your home’s electricity. More than a sometimes-costly utility, electricity powers your life, especially if you’re working from home and your living room now doubles as a home office. So, if you’re worried something’s amiss with your home’s electricity, don’t shrug it off or, even worse, try and fix it yourself.
So why should you hire a professional electrician?
If you do notice anything unusual about your home’s electricity, the letters D-I-Y shouldn’t even exist in your vocabulary. There are five essential reasons to hire a professional electrician – from convenience to safety – so let’s break them all down before you spark a little mayhem.
1. Fix the Real Problem
As amateurs, we often think we know the cause behind a faulty light switch or leaky air vent. But in reality, that surface-level inconvenience can indicate a much deeper root problem. Electricians can pinpoint things like wiring issues or blown fuses after just one visit which ultimately saves you time, money, and, of course, prevents you from making a seemingly innocuous situation worse through inaction or the wrong action.
2. Stay Cost-Efficient
It may sound counterintuitive, but if you’re trying to DIY a solve for your electrical issues, that adds up. Especially if we return to point #1 and the problem you think you’re fixing is actually an entirely different electrical issue. The cost to undo whatever you’ve done to “fix” it, plus the real work needed will cost you more in the long-run than if you’d just called a professional to begin with.
3. Lean on Years of Training
Consider your day job. Would you let a fresh-faced intern handle a major client case with zero supervision? Would you allow a newbie to manage a million-dollar budget without any training whatsoever? Probably not. So why would you, an amateur electrician with no formal training, allow yourself to handle dangerous wires that could potentially create serious household damage?
To become a certified electrician, candidates must complete years of formal training, classroom courses, and thousands of hours on-the-job. Apprenticeships often last up to four years and, far from simple construction work, electricians must pass courses in mathematics, electrical theory, and blueprint reading.
In other words, becoming an electrician is no easy feat, and to assume that you have the same know-how as someone with years of experience and studied knowledge under their belt is foolish. Don’t underestimate the job of an electrician, because chances are, they’ve had just as much training as you’ve had throughout your white-collar career.
4. Stay Safe
Which brings us to our next point. Wires, fuses, circuit breakers, and anything with a spark can quickly become fatal if handled carelessly. But aside from on-the-spot safety issues that arise when you’re mishandling a wire or two, the damage you create by managing electricity incorrectly can impact your entire household. Did you know that every year, electrical problems cause over 51,000 house fires and approximately 500 deaths? Putting your family at risk is simply not worth fixing an electrical issue solo.
5. Have Peace of Mind
The truth is, we never know a problem is fixed until a professional comes to our door and gives us the stamp of approval. While it may sound trivial, if you remain unsure about your home’s electrical safety, that self-doubt can keep you up at night. In our minds, having the peace of mind that everything in your home is running as it should be, is priceless.
Overall
For a quick, cost-efficient, and safe job, call the professionals. Because it’s not just yourself you’ve got to think about when it comes to electrical hazards. Your entire household can be at risk should you mistake blue for red or make an otherwise irreversible electrical mistake. Not to mention, developing a relationship with a licensed electrician can earn you discounts and a free phone call or two for some late-night advice down the line. Never a bad idea to have a professional in your back pocket!
Are you looking for an electrician today? Contact Bratcher Electric in Wayne MI today. We are a full service electrical contracting firm that has been working with businesses and residents throughout Michigan for over 50 years. Our electrical services include new home wiring, generator service and installation, electrical code and service upgrades, surge protection and much more! Call for a Free Consultation!