Why Electrical Work Should Never Be a DIY Project | Teems Electric

We all know how frustrating something breaking in your home can be. You have to find and schedule someone to come out to fix it, all while working around whatever is broken in your home.

Considering all the ways you will be inconvenienced can make trying to fix things yourself seem appealing, but when it comes to electrical issues, going DIY can be incredibly dangerous. Wiring issues could run deeper than you think and require a great deal of work in order to be completed correctly.

Even simple electrical projects are a reason to call in the pros in order to prevent fires and keep everything up to code. The university of YouTube simply isn’t enough information to handle projects yourself—take a look at all the reasons why.

The Danger of DIY

Whether you are renovating or just come across a simple issue, the cost of having someone else complete work in your home can feel like more than you want to handle. Electrical issues present a number of dangers, though, with most of them things you may not even be able to identify until you are in the midst of working on a project. Additional issues could continue to arise after a project is completed as well, leaving your home and your family at risk.

Anything that conducts electricity can shock you, and while a shock from a regular outlet will rarely be deadly, accidental shocks kill nearly 300 people every year. Home wiring is extensive, which means you may not realize when you try to complete something that seems simple you could be grabbing a wire that leads to high voltage and putting yourself at risk.

No matter what it is that needs repairs or upgrades, call a professional. If you are working with a general contractor and they come across electrical elements during a renovation, you still need to call a certified electrician in order to ensure everything is safe and legally up to code.

Long-Term Risks

When you try to take on an electrical project, you are putting yourself at risk of an accident happening during the work—but you are also putting your home at risk for long-term problems. Nearly 51,000 home fires are started by faulty electrical wiring every year, and many of them stem from improper electrical repairs.

The warning signs for electrical fires can often go unnoticed for years, which makes them particularly dangerous for your family. When you work with a professional, they will ensure your home is protected against the potential for fire by looking beyond what needs to be repaired or renovated and inspecting your whole home.

Not only could trying to DIY a repair yourself leave your home at risk for damage, but it could also be against the law. Electrical wiring is highly regulated, and while the police may not bang on your door while you are in the midst of a project, you could lose out on insurance payment and even face other charges should a disaster strike later.

There is a lot of useful information on the internet, and while educating yourself as much as possible is important, leave electrical work to the pros. Your home will be safe and up to code while your mind will be at ease.

Do you need electrical upgrades or repairs? Contact us to get things handled safely and quickly.