Owning a home can be expensive. There’s always something that needs to be repaired or upgraded. It’s no wonder that so many homeowners try to save money by doing such projects themselves. However, electrical projects are really not do-it-yourself projects. DIY electrical work can end up costing a lot more than it saves. They can also be dangerous. If your Cockeysville home needs electrical work done, you need to contact an experienced electrician in Cockeysville to do it for you. Here are some of the most dangerous DIY home repairs that you should avoid.
Fan Installations
Ceiling fans are great, especially in the summer. But installing one isn’t anywhere near as easy as some home owners think it will be. You have to wire it into your house’s electrical circuit and, if there’s no wiring in the area you want the fan, you’ll have to extend your house’s wiring, too. You’ll also need to assess whether or not your ceiling in structurally capable of supporting the fan. If you get any of this wrong, you risk electrocuting yourself, overheating your fan or the wiring until it starts a fire, or having part of your ceiling collapse on you.
Wiring Upgrades
Older homes often have older wiring, wiring that’s not up to the demands of modern loads and may even be something of a fire hazard. A wiring upgrade can make things a lot easier and safer. However, your house’s wiring has a lot of electricity running through it, and making even a small mistake when changing it can create a much bigger fire hazard that just sticking with the old wiring.
New Circuit Installations
If your house doesn’t have enough outlets and such, having a new circuit installed can make life a lot easier. However, installing a new circuit yourself, without understanding how much of a load it can draw or how to safely connect it to your existing wiring, can make a new fire or electrocution hazard. The same goes for the electrical panel work you would need to do for it.
Contact a Professional Electrician in Cockeysville for Help
If your Cockeysville home needs electrical work done, don’t do it yourself. Contact a professional electrician in Cockeysville to do it for you. Contact Tim Kyle Electric today.