When it comes to your electrical work, taking on issues yourself can turn dangerous fast.
A lot of homeowners find DIY home improvement projects an easy and cost-effective option. However, when it comes to your electrical work, taking on issues yourself can turn dangerous fast. From installing new light fixtures to inspecting faulty outlets, working with electricity poses legitimate risks if you are not trained properly. In addition, code restrictions and safety standards are usually strictly enforced, and for good reasons. Below, we will go over some common electrical injuries from DIY projects, and why it is smart to leave electrical work to the licensed professionals. Read on to learn more!
Some Legitimate Risks of DIY Electrical Projects
DIY electrical work injuries could occur at any point when you attempting to work on a project yourself, and potentially hurting yourself and your home isn’t ever worth the risk. A few of the most common hazards for doing electrical work by yourself include:
- Electrical shocks: working with live wires could lead to electrical shocks or electrocution in serious causes, even from low-voltage circuits. It’s best to let the professionals handle live wires.
- Burns: You risk serious burns from shocking or coming into touch with hot surfaces that could result in electrical or thermal burns.
- Fires: Electrical fires could occur due to faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, and incorrect connections, which could lead to serious damage to yourself or your house. Fires are a few of the most common electrical hazards.
- Property loss: Improperly handling electrical components could result in losing property, including melting wires, burnt outlets, and other types of equipment damage.
- Long-term damage: While immediate danger is the biggest risk, you can also cause long-term damage by performing DIY electrical work. You do risk violating codes, improperly installing equipment that you can pose hazards down the line, and other damages to yourself as well as your property.
Reasons to Hire the Professionals from TriStar Electric
When it comes to any electrical work, hiring certified and trained professionals should be the only option. Teaming up with a licensed electrician means more than just getting the job done; it also means getting it done correctly, safely, and up to code. Give us a call today to learn how we can help!
For ALL of Your Residential or Commercial Electrical Needs, Call TriStar Electric!
No matter the job, big or small, the professionals at TriStar Electric will be happy to discuss your project and answer any questions or concerns you may have. We offer free in-home consultations, plus an after-hours and emergency phone line for advice or service!
If you have any questions about our electrical repairs or upgrades, please contact TriStar Electric, Maryland’s’ premier residential and commercial electrician, by calling 410-799-5791 or 301-384-8880. Or, you can fill out the contact form on our website.
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