Nearly every ambitious homeowner at some point questions if they can/should tackle a lighting project. Big box warehouse stores tempt both seasoned and would-be DIYers with demonstrations on how they can update their light fixtures, change their outlets, and do a range of electrical projects without the need for professional electrical services. Other than changing a lightbulb, ACM Electrical Contracting strongly advises against homeowners performing electrical tasks themselves. There are many DIY electrical work risks, to themselves and to others, whereas licensed electrician benefits are numerous. We advocate hiring an electrician whenever you need professional electrical services performed for our expertise, attention to safety, and the peace of mind of knowing that the job was performed correctly.
To begin, within reason, ACM Electrical Contracting has nothing against performing DIY tasks at home. There are many great upgrades to your home that DIYers can perform including millwork, painting, carpeting, and tiling, hanging doors, wallpapering, sheetrocking, and more. Serving as a residential electrician is just not one of them. Here are the advantages of hiring an electrician such as ACM Electrical Contracting. Licensed electrician benefits include:
- Safety: Our professional electrical services are performed by licensed professionals with years of experience. We know how to perform all electrical tasks safely, in compliance with regulations, and are dedicated to making certain that your home or business remains free from electrical hazards.
- Expertise: Professional electricians undergo extensive training and continued education. You may not be aware, but a journeyman, ground floor electrician must log over 8,000 hours of work experience and 144 hours of classroom instruction to qualify. These standards enable the pros at ACM Electrical to handle unexpected challenges and complex projects competently and thoroughly.
- Efficiency: Unlike even a skilled DIYer, a professional electrician will complete a task in far less time, thereby avoiding prolonged outages and inconvenience.
- Guaranteed: Our team of professionals stands by the work we perform. We provide emergency services as well as maintenance contracts so that you’ll always have the convenience of professional electrical services as needed.
Never to scare you, but we cannot overstate this point: Electricity is not a job for an inexperienced DIYer. There are just too many safety issues to consider. It is easy for amateurs to skip an important step on an instruction sheet, have a lapse in judgment, and clip a live wire- there are just too many instances that can create a dangerous situation for the DIYer or their home/business. Not only is hiring an electrician the right thing to do, given the amateur’s potential for error, it is cost-effective as well.
As previously stated, there are many home improvement and maintenance projects that a DIYer can handle with ease as well as a great source of pride at their accomplishment. Unfortunately, electrical work is not one of them. There are just too many DIY electrical work risks involved. If you are considering any electrical work project in your home, put your safety and peace of mind first. Entrust your home or business’ electrical system to the professionals at ACM Electrical Contracting. We invite you to speak with our team today to discuss your project.
