Why You Don’t Ever Want to do Your Own Electrical Work

There are a lot of projects around the house that could conceivably be done by yourself. Whether or not that’s a good idea depends on the project, of course. One area of your home that you never want anyone but a professional handling, though, is your electrical system. There are a number of reasons that you want to avoid doing any electrical work yourself, some of which are far more important than others. If you’re considering doing it anyway, though, have a look at the following reasons why it’s a bad idea.

It Requires Expert Knowledge

There’s a reason that professional electricians have positive career outlooks. Even doing something as “simple” as wiring a new outlet requires a lot of professional knowledge and experience to go off without a hitch. Attempting to do that kind of thing on your own is going to take longer, and increase the chances of something going wrong. Installing a ceiling fan, for example, could take as little as 20 minutes depending on the circumstances. Doing it yourself, though, will likely take more than double that time if you’ve never done it before. It’s also not guaranteed to work properly, once you have everything wired. Considering what can happen when electrical wiring isn’t up to code, it’s definitely a better idea to trust a professional electrician to do it for you.

You Might Electrocute Yourself/Burn Your House Down

Honestly, the biggest reason why you don’t want to do any electrical work on your own is because it poses significant risk to both you and your home. The average home has an immense amount of electrical current running through it, more than enough to cause serious injury or death. House fires are also a common occurrence when the electrical wiring in a home is not up to par. Short circuits develop through exposed wires, or wires melting together that should not be touching. The current starts flowing in ways that it shouldn’t be, and the result is a fire in the walls.

These occurrences are rare in a home with professional wiring, thankfully. Electricians worth their salt are very careful about avoiding configurations where the current might move in ways it’s not supposed to. If you decide to attempt electrical work yourself, though, you are unlikely to know how to avoid those kinds of dangerous situations. That’s bad news for you, and the rest of your home.

For your own sake, please don’t attempt your own electrical work. No amount of money you save is worth the risks you take by attempting this kind of job on your own. Trust a highly-rated electrician to do it for you, and you’ll be much better off in the long run. The job will get done quickly, and safely, without you having to lift a finger.

Bell Plumbing and Heating offers a full range of electrical services throughout Centennial, CO. If you need electrical work of any kind, we can help you out. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our expert electricians.