Your Taylors, SC home features an intricate design of wiring, receptacles, and fixtures that work together to make the electrical system. This system is integral for daily convenience and comfort. When you experience issues with the electrical system, it’s crucial to know what tasks are safe to DIY and which work requires a trained, licensed electrician. Let’s take a look at some common electrical issues and projects to learn when you need a professional and when you can tackle the work on your own.
Tripped Breaker or Blown Fuse
When you turn on the lights and nothing happens, you have a problem. The same is said for plugs and appliances that fail to work when you expect them to. Your home has an electrical panel that holds the fuses or circuits that control electricity across the house. If any of your plugs or switches fail to produce power, check the electric panel. Blown fuses can be changed, while breakers are simply flipped to restore power. This is a simple fix that every homeowner can and should know how to handle. However, if this doesn’t do the trick, leave the next steps to a licensed electrician.
Changing Bulbs
When a light bulb goes dim, it’s generally an easy job to fix. Changing a light bulb is a DIY project that any homeowner can do. Simply screw the old bulb loose and insert the new one, screwing it into the socket securely. If the bulb breaks and you are unable to safely unscrew it by hand, call a licensed electrician for help to avoid shock and other injuries.
New Outlet Covers and Switch Plates
Outlet covers and light switch plates offer a covering for your electrical receptacles to keep you from accidentally touching any exposed components. These coverings also add style and a better look inside your home. If you want to change these plates and covers, simply grab a screwdriver and switch them out. This is a simple DIY project that can drastically improve the style and design of your home.
Electrical Installation
All electrical installation projects are best left for the professionals. New lighting fixtures and ceiling fans that require hardwiring should be installed by a licensed electrician to ensure proper function and safety. Our electricians also can install whole-home generators to help keep the lights on when the local power system fails. We upgrade electrical panels to ensure your circuits are safe. We even offer EV charging station installation to help you keep your vehicle powered from the comfort of home.
Electrical Repairs
Electrical repairs beyond flipping a breaker or changing a bulb are professional-level tasks. Our electricians help with rewiring and other repairs to keep your home powered. Many repairs require delicate handling and require extensive and advanced knowledge to complete.
Top Reasons To Call a Professional
Understanding which tasks require a professional and which can be handled by yourself requires you to understand why a trained professional is better. Take a look at the most important reasons for calling a licensed electrician so you understand why you need us.
Safety
Electrical currents are dangerous and can lead to electrocution, fire, and other hazards. Trained electricians know how to properly handle electrical components and can do so safely so that your system operates as it should.
Tools and Equipment
Rather than wasting money on tools and equipment that you’ll never need again, let a professional electrician handle the project. We have a wide range of tools and special equipment designed for electrical projects. This means that we can handle most jobs in a single visit to your home thanks to our fully-stocked service vehicles.
Knowledge and Skills
Our electricians have all undergone extensive training and testing to ensure they know all the ins and outs of electrical systems. When you have an electrical issue or need upgrades to your home, our electricians know best how to tackle the project from start to finish. This includes troubleshooting that may leave most homeowners stuck and unable to complete a project.
Code Compliance
Many state and local governments have special regulations when it comes to electrical components. These local codes are in place to ensure electrical safety. Our electricians stay up to date on the latest rules and regulations so that your home is safe and to help you avoid the civil penalties associated with being out of compliance.
Liability Insurance
When things go wrong, which is a great possibility when performing DIY electrical work, you’re stuck covering the cost of damages and repairs. Our licensed electricians carry liability insurance when performing electrical work in your home. This insurance offers a layer of protection by covering any costs that result from the rare chance that we make a mistake.
Homeowner’s Insurance
If a failure within your electrical system causes damage to your home and belongings, your homeowner’s insurance may provide coverage. However, if it is determined that the issue was caused by faulty work that you performed yourself, your claim may be denied. This leaves you with the heavy cost of repairs and replacement.
Warranty
Many appliances and fixtures offer a manufacturer’s warranty that covers certain defects within a specified timeframe after installation. With this warranty coverage, the manufacturer may replace or refund the price of the item if it fails. However, some warranties require professional installation to avoid voiding this warranty. If you install the item yourself, you may be out of luck with the warranty claim and be left paying for replacement out of your own pocket.
Save Time
Electrical projects are often intricate and require extra attention to detail. This causes you to spend a lengthy amount of time ensuring you are diligent in handling the components. You might also have to take extra time to research the project ahead of time. Further, if anything goes wrong, you waste time researching troubleshooting techniques and running to the hardware store for additional supplies, tools, or other materials. When you hire our electricians, you save time that you can spend doing more enjoyable things while we quickly tackle the project.
Cut Costs
You might feel like taking on home projects allows you to save money. However, you might find out that the exact opposite is true. Hiring a professional electrician saves you money by avoiding the expenses of buying special tools and equipment that you don’t otherwise need. You also may have materials left over at the end of the project that you’ll never use. If you damage any part of the electrical system during your project, you’ll have the added expense of fixing those damages. Finally, if you find yourself in trouble due to a lack of knowledge and skills, you may still have to call our electricians for help, adding to the overall cost of the job.
Call the Top Electricians in Town
At Viper Services, we’re more than just another business. We have licensed electricians who are your neighbors and friends. We work hard to tackle all your home electrical work in the same way we would in our own homes. From simple repairs to major upgrades, our electricians are highly skilled and knowledgeable so that they can provide high-quality and safe services. For more help inside your home, we also employ a team of highly qualified HVAC technicians for your heating and cooling system needs. We also offer a range of plumbing services such as emergency repairs and drain cleaning to keep the pipes and drains in your home healthy and reliable. For all your home services, we are your trusted source of professional help so you can maintain comfort, convenience, and safety.
Keep the lights on in your Taylor home while enjoying all the comfort, convenience, and safety of a sound electrical system when you hire our licensed electricians for all your electrical needs. Call Viper Services today to schedule your residential electrical projects.
