Selecting an Electrician
Other tasks electricians can perform include:
- Installing data cabling (see electrical data cabling)
- Handling and installing fibre optic cables (see electricians – fibre optic cables)
- Installing a home automation system (see electricians – home automation)
- Installing home entertainment systems (see electricians – home entertainment system)
- Advising on and installing alarm systems (see electricians – alarm systems)
- Installing electrical equipment e.g. water heaters and air conditioners
Selecting an Electrician
It is essential that your chosen electrical contractor is fully licensed. Ask to see the license and make sure that it is valid. By law, all electrical work must be done by a licensed professional and having a valid license means that you will be protected legally if there are any problems with the work carried out. The professional must also have the correct insurances such as Worker’s Compensation insurance and General Liability Insurance. Ask to see certificates of insurance.
Will the professional provide a certificate of Electrical Safety or a similar certificate? This states that the work that has been performed has been done by a licensed professional, has been tested and is safe. It acts as a guarantee to you.
Also, ask for several quotes before selecting a professional and remember that the cheapest quote is not necessarily the best. It is more important that you are comfortable with the person or company that is performing the work. Finally, ask if they provide a emergency electrician service should something go wrong unexpectedly.
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Terry Says:
August 2nd, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Nice site with good article information. Keep the good posts coming.