Reasons You SHOULD'T DIY Electrical Work

Between Pinterest, YouTube, and Bloggers, DIY videos and tutorials have become extremely popular. Completing projects in your home "has never been easier" with the influx of ideas and hacks on the internet. While you are probably more than capable of refinishing a piece of furniture, adding a wood accent wall to your home, or fixing a small plumbing leak, there are just some tasks that you should leave to the professionals. Many do it yourself home repairs can save you a few bucks, but when it comes to electrical work, you should seriously consider hiring a professional electrician at the Lake of the Ozarks. You or someone in your household could be seriously injured if the electrical work is not completed correctly. Consider these reasons as to why you shouldn't put electrical work in your DIY portfolio.


Experience Matters! 

Catalyst Electric is run by a Jourman and Master Electrician. What this means is that they are licensed, insured, and have put in many hours in the electrical industry. In fact, to become a Master Electrician in the state of Missouri, the applicant must put in at least 12,000 hours, equivalent to six years of full-time work along with many other requirements before you can apply. If one has to put in that many hours to be considered a Master Electrician, it is easy to conclude that electrical work is complex and more than likely not something you should tackle on your own.

Electrical Shock 

Of course one of the obvious apprehensions of DIY electrical work is the risk of electrical shock. Electricity is very dangerous and shouldn't be taken lightly. Depending on the voltage level, an electric shock could be deadly. The average voltage for a large appliance such as a dryer or an oven is 240 volts which is certainly enough voltage to become deadly. Sure, the simple solution is to turn off the electric before starting work but many people do not do this correctly.

Risks of Fire Hazard 

 You may complete your electrical work and everything seems to be running great. However, there are so many parts of an electrical system and even if one wire is placed incorrectly, the chance of causing an electrical fire increases tremendously. You may not notice right off, which is especially dangerous. You've given yourself a pat on the back for a job well down but three months later the wire finally gives and you've got an electrical fire on your hands.

Code Compliance

Often when you complete your own electrical work, you run the risk of it not being up to code. You may think if it's hidden in a wall or an attic you are good to go. However, if you ever plan to sell your home in most cases a home inspection is required. If the inspector finds that your electric is not up to code then you will have to spend even more money to fix the issues before you can sell your home. Why not just do it right the first time and hire an experienced electrician at the Lake of the Ozarks from the get-go.



For your own safety and the safety of those in your home, before you get out your DIY tool belt, call your local electrician company at the Lake of the Ozarks. Is saving a few dollars really worth the safety risk? The electrical system is complex and watching a few DIY videos isn't going get a Master Electrician title. Catalyst Electric has years and years of experience in the industry and when you call us when you experience a problem, you can have peace of mind that the job will be code compliant and you and family will remain safe.

Quality Work With Integrity

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