What does an electrician do? You might think of them as the person to call to add wiring and outlets to a new addition to your home, or perhaps as someone who will install new, modern lighting fixtures in your ceiling. And you’d be right on both counts, But there’s also much more to the job than that.
An electrician’s top priority is safety, and they’re very well-trained in safety measures. Part of this is to keep themselves safe while working with wiring and electricity. But it’s also about you. With the help of an electrician in Boerne, TX, you can identify and remedy risks in your home, so you and your family will be safer. Here’s what we mean.
Electrical Hazards
There are two main risks to your own personal health and safety posed by electrical hazards. One is electrocution, which could be unpleasant but mild, or could be life-threatening. The other is electrical fires. These can happen quietly and without warning, while you’re asleep or away from home, and the only way to prevent them is by making sure your home’s electrical systems are in good condition.
There’s also the safety of your possessions to consider. Electrical problems can cause all kinds of damage to the things you plug into your electrical system. Expensive new LED lightbulbs can be burned out rapidly. Appliances can short out, overheat, or catch fire. Having to replace something like an air conditioner could be very costly. It’s a better investment to take care of your electrical system!
Your Electrical Panel
The panel itself, which houses the circuit breakers, can be cause for concern if it is more than twenty years old or is no longer keeping up with the electrical requirements of your home and family. Frequently tripped circuits, scorch marks, buzzing sounds, or burning smells in the area near your electrical panel are serious signs that you have an urgent problem. Get help right away!
Switches and Lights
Do your lights flicker? Do lightbulbs burn out more quickly than they should? Does a switch plate ever feel hot to the touch or give you a little shock? Don’t ignore these safety issues! They’ll only get worse until they’re addressed by an electrician.
Outlets
Sometimes there’s an obvious problem with an outlet, such as a spark or little arc of electricity visible when you plug in or unplug something. Sometimes outlets seem “finicky” or don’t work well. And sometimes you just have the wrong sort of outlet for the placement! For example, anywhere that’s near water, like the kitchen, bathroom, garage, or outdoors, should have a special type of outlet called a GFCI to prevent electrocution.
Electrical Safety Inspections
You want to be sure that your home is safe, rather than to cross your fingers and hope for the best. An electrician can give your home a thorough check-up, making sure you don’t have outdated wiring or equipment, testing the capacity of your electrical panel, and verifying that all your switches, outlets, and light fixtures are operating safely. Don’t wait until disaster strikes!
Contact D’Spain Sales & Service to talk to a member of our team.
