6 Reasons You Should Only Hire a Licensed Electrician

Many people think about electrical repairs in Florence AZ and surrounding areas, and only look at the price tag. They can save money by DIYing, or by hiring a friend or “handyman”, who may or may not be qualified. Hiring a licensed electrician is really the best way to take care of any electrical jobs in your home, big or small. Here are some reasons you should only hire licensed electricians.

1. Liability

If something goes wrong during a job, you do not want to be the one stuck paying for it. Licensed electricians will have liability insurance so if they become injured through work, they will be covered. That takes a lot of stress off you. When electricity problems occur, you want to focus on the solution, not all the “what-ifs”.

2. Well-Qualified

Not only have licensed electricians gone through a vast amount of rigorous training and testing, they also have experience to rely on. To become licensed, electricians must first apprentice with a qualified electrician for at least four years. After completing the apprenticeship, the electrician then earns the title of “journeyman electrician”. In order to become licensed, they then have to pass an exam. By obtaining a license, the electrician is getting a thumbs up from master electricians with good reputations.

3. Safety

Another reason you should only hire licensed electricians is because they are going to work by-the-book every time because they have been taught by the book. Have you ever seen electrical work done by a Do-It-Yourselfer that looks as if it’s held together by tape and paperclips? It doesn’t exactly look safe, does it? An electrician that knows what he/she is doing will guarantee their work is up to current safety codes. You don’t have to worry about getting a shock when switching on a light. Having things up to code will also help in the future if you plan to sell your home. Many banks will not give buyers a loan if the building they are planning on purchasing is not safe.

4. Time and Money

Hiring a licensed electrician is pretty much guaranteed to save you time and money.

There are so many things that could go wrong when working with electricity, getting it done right the first time is key. What if the electrician doesn’t have insurance and gets hurt? What if a mistake is made because the “electrician” you hired doesn’t know what they are doing, and your entire electrical system gets fried? Licensed electricians have spent the time learning how to do things correctly. They can also make suggestions on how to keep your home running efficiently because they are up to date on the current technology. This will also make it easier to sell your house later, if that’s part of your plan.

5. Surety Bond

On the list of reasons to only hire licensed electricians is the surety bond. Licensed electricians are required to place a surety bond. This basically means that they will pay you a predetermined amount of money if the job is not done properly. So either the job gets done, or you get paid. Not only does this bond show that the electrician is a professional, it ensures that you are a priority.

6. Accountability

When hiring someone to work on your home, you are trusting them to do a good job. We hear so many stories of someone hiring an “experienced professional”, only to see a job that is not up to code, or a small problem has turned into a big one. The worst part is, the person paid to do the job knows they messed up, and they disappear. There is no one to hold them accountable. With a licensed electrician, they are backed by the Electrical Division of the state. If an issue arises, you can bring it to the division, and they will go through proceedings to right things.