Coronado Residential Electrician
Do-it-yourself electrical repairs aren’t worth the risk. When you need electrical repair, trust the Point Loma Electric and Plumbing professionals for safe, guaranteed results from certified technicians.
Owning a home means never-ending maintenance chores and problem-solving. And while many of these tasks make for great DIY projects, electrical troubleshooting and repairs should be left to a certified electrical contractor.
Point Loma Electric and Plumbing has served the greater San Diego area for over 32 years. We’re locally owned, which means you get a level of customer service you can’t get with the big chain companies, and we stand behind our work 100%.
Contact us today when you need an electrical contractor you can count on.
4 Reasons to Hire a Professional Residential Electrician
Doing household repairs yourself can save you money and can be more convenient than scheduling an appointment with an electrician. However, electrical problems come with inherent dangers you don’t get with, say, plumbing problems.
A mistake made by fixing a leaking faucet may lead to water all over the floor while a mistake made during electrical repairs can cause shock, fire, or death.
Even if you’re tempted to fix your electrical problems yourself, here are four reasons you should consider calling the pros.
Permits & Inspectors
Most home repairs don’t require permits, nor will you have to deal with inspectors once you’re finished. However, because of the dangers of improper electrical installation and repairs, when you do household electrical work, you may need permits and have to deal with inspectors to approve the job when it’s finished. Hiring a certified electrician is the easiest and safest way to get through this process.
Professional Electricians Know Things You Don’t
We trust professionals every day to do the things we don’t know how to do, such as pilots, doctors, mechanics, lawyers, etc. The reason we use professionals is that they have the training, experience, and education we don’t have.
However, we get into murky territory when we know a little about something and think we’re the experts. And when speaking of electrical repairs, this can be dangerous. Even if you know 90% of the electrical work, it’s the 10% that can kill you. So, be safe, and trust your electrical repairs to a certified electrical contractor.
Professional Electricians Take Responsibility
Imagine you attempt your own electrical troubleshooting or repair and something serious goes wrong, causing damage to your home. Guess who’s on the hook to fix it?
When you hire a certified electrician, they’re responsible for every aspect of the job from start to finish. Rarely do things go wrong when you use professionals; however, if it does, you can count on the contractor to make it right.
Electrical Repairs Can Be Deadly
It can’t be stressed enough, but working with electricity is dangerous, even for professionals. No matter how much money you think you’ll save doing electrical work yourself, there’s no price you can put on keeping your family safe and your real estate investment secure, so do the right thing and hire a pro for your electrical work.
Common Electrical Problems That Require Experienced Electrical Contractors
Depending on your home’s age, you may find that your electrical issues are getting worse as you demand more than what your system can provide.
Your household electrical system is complicated, so it’s always best to leave electrical troubleshooting and repairs to trained professionals. Here are the most common problems that require the expertise of a certified electrical contractor.
Flickering Lights
Flickering lights might result from a bad bulb or faulty fixture, but it could be within the wiring itself. If you’ve tried to fix light flickers with no success, call Point Loma Electric and Plumbing for an inspection.
Exposed Wires
It’s not uncommon for you to find exposed wires after do-it-yourself home renovations or upgrades. Exposed live wires put everyone who enters the house at risk, including your pets. For safety’s sake, call an experienced electrician to fix exposed wiring.
Loose Socket Connections
We’ve all been there; you plug in your phone charger to the outlet and come back a few hours later to find the plug fell out because of a loose connection and now your phone is dead. However, loose socket connections aren’t just an aggravating inconvenience, they can cause electrical arcing, which can cause a fire.
Tripping Breakers
Circuit breakers protect your home against power surges and damaged appliances when a short circuit occurs. However, tripping breakers isn’t something that should happen continuously, and if it does, it means you have a problem that should be diagnosed by a trained professional.
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Coronado’s Expert Residential Electrician
Point Loma Electric and Plumbing has served the greater San Diego area for over 32 years. As the area’s older home specialist, we can help bring your outdated electrical system up to the standards you need to meet the power needs of today’s world.
We offer the very best in electrical services, including:
- Electrical Panel Services
- Indoor Lighting
- Light Switches & Dimmers
- GFCI Receptacle Installation
- Whole House Surge Protectors
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- LED Lighting & Retrofits
- Hot Tub Wiring
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
If you’re looking for repairs or installation, call us today at 619-224-0672. We are serving the Greater San Diego area!
There’s no need to look any further than Point Loma Electric and Plumbing when you need a trustworthy residential electrician.
