By Lonnie Hahne


The Internet and consumers' desire to keep costs at a minimum have made DIY home-improvement and maintenance projects incredibly popular. Most electrical projects, however, shouldn't be attempted by homeowners. When people don't have the necessary electrical experience, DIY endeavors usually result in overloaded circuits, faulty wiring, and other deficiencies that could pose significant safety hazards. Consider these four common electrical services that are best done by a licensed professional.

Although putting a new light fixture in is a routine effort that a lot of people can do on their own, there are certain instances in which an electrician may be required. New lighting must be sufficiently accommodated by the circuit amperatge.

When the circuit amperage is not sufficient, an additional wire will have to be run from your circuit breaker. This is something that you want to have a licensed electrician do. He or she can even decide if there is sufficient strength in the ceiling mount for supporting the fixture. More importantly, you might want to talk with one of these professionals if you do not have high-temperature insulation, which is often required.

Getting help from professional electricians is a good idea if installing lighting at the exterior of your building. Wiring can be thread by this professional to the outside if needed, and this will be properly grounded as well. A provider who has experience in the electrical industry can even assist you in choosing the right lighting for weathering the outdoor elements.

It's recommended that you call an electrician when adding USB ports to outlets or converting existing outlets to ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). GFCI-equipped plugs, often required by building codes, shut off power when electrical systems become compromised. Outlets in many older homes don't have this safety feature. Adding extra outlets should be done professionally because it requires cutting into the wall.

Also, you should contact an electrician if you want to replace your circuit breaker box, and this code be essential when adding more space for living or updating an older property. Installing a new circuit breaker panel is complex and should not be handled by homeowners.




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