When it is NOT OK to DIY Your Electrical Jobs

Are you a DIY enthusiast? Are you always looking for a way to improve your home’s value or functionality or aesthetics with a do-it-yourself project? We totally get that. We know there are people who have enough understanding of electricity to safely replace an outlet, switch, or light fixture. But some of the work we do is much more complicated than that and requires more experience and a lot of safety precautions. While we don’t really recommend DIY for electricity much at all, there are some cases in which we insist, for safety reasons, that your electrical work should be done only by a qualified professional. If you would like to know what kind of electrical jobs you should never tackle yourself, we will describe those to you in today’s blog.

Diagnostics

Electrical diagnostic can be very tricky. The majority of your electrical system is hidden behind walls. There are different symptoms or signs that can indicate problems with your system that you may not be aware of. What is certain, is that if you have an electrical problem, you need to get down to the source of it so you can get it fixed properly. You don’t want to spend a lot of time and money trying to figure it out yourself, to no avail. But more importantly, you don’t want to think you have solved the problem and end up having an issue later. When it comes to electrical issues, the potential for housefire, or electrocution, is too prevalent to take a chance on. So, if you need diagnostics with your electrical system at your home or business, trust our qualified electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Upgrading an Electrical Box

You may not know by looking if the wires and breakers in your electrical box are appropriate for your system. You also may not be able to tell if the breaker box itself is sufficient for your home or business. All of your electricity comes through that panel and making sure that the wires are the right size for the breakers, etc. can keep you from having a fire issue later. Again, these issues are not necessarily obvious, and may not show symptoms right away. Electrical shorts and heated wires can occur behind your walls when you’re not even home, or while you are sleeping. So, for the sake of your safety and your home, be sure to get a professional electrician at Lake of the Ozarks when upgrading your electrical box.

When in Doubt, Hire it Out

If you’re just not sure, don’t do it. Electricity is too unforgiving to take chances with. Our team is qualified to work on all facets of electrical systems, residential and commercial. We handle new builds, remodels, upgrades, and more. We are here to take care of everything from outlets and fixtures, to electrical boxes and entire rewires. More importantly, we have the experience to know what we were looking at and to be able to accurately diagnose and fix problems for our clients. You deserve the peace of mind of knowing your electrical system is safe and up to code. So, when you are in need of electrical service at Lake of the Ozarks, give Catalyst Electric a call. Also, be sure to follow us on social media using the link below to see regular tips and helpful information about electricity on our channels.


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