Plenty of DIYers can complete an electrical project on their own without the help of a certified electrician. Sure, it’s easy to fix minor annoyances with light fixtures or outlets, but not installations, renovations, and major repairs. That’s because what starts out looking pretty straightforward can quickly turn into a disaster. Here’s a look at four specific examples that ElectricMan Inc. can help sort out.
Installing a Ceiling Fan
A frustrated woman once called ElectricMan to her Dallas home. Her husband
had taken eight hours of his day to replace a ceiling fan only to have
it come crashing to the floor when he turned it on. The mistake was easily
corrected when ElectricMan came to the rescue. A
certified electrician corrected the mistake and installed the fan in less than ten minutes.
Upgrading Kitchen Lights
ElectricMan routinely receives calls from customers who try to replace
fluorescent kitchen light bulbs. Not knowing how to get the light to work
is the biggest problem. The lights won’t work when you turn them
on if you twist the bulb a full half turn; only a quarter turn is necessary.
Hanging Pictures and Striking a Wire
You wouldn’t think hanging pictures or shelves on a wall would result
in the need to call a certified electrician. However, if you hammer a
nail through the wall and hit a wire, you will need ElectricMan to come
to the rescue. Be careful where you hammer, and if you’re not sure
where your home’s wiring is, contact this
Dallas electrician in advance.
Repairing/Replacing a Light Fixture
You may feel fully capable of repairing or changing out a light fixture;
however, if you have aluminum wiring—which is possible if your home
was built before 1972—don’t even attempt it yourself. The
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors states that homes wired with aluminum wires are 55 times more likely to
have “fire hazard conditions” than homes wired with copper.
Aluminum wire connections require special techniques and certification
to work with them. That’s why a certified electrician is your best
bet for repairing or replacing a light fixture in these circumstances.
Contact ElectricMan today to prevent a DIY disaster, or for any other electrical needs. ElectricMan is your trusted, local certified electrician with 27 years of experience.