How to Know When to Call an Electrician

I want to do this! What's This? ..
The number of do-it-yourselfer's is growing, but there are still jobs that require a licensed expert, such as electrical work. Simple electrical projects like changing a light fixture, an electrical outlet or installing a ceiling fan can be done yourself. However, the situations described here are best completed by a licensed electrician. Read on to learn more.

Instructions
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Resetting circuit breakers on a regular basis may mean your circuits are overloaded and need to be replaced.

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Dimming lights when an air conditioner or other appliance comes on is a sign that there is a drop in voltage.

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Seeing your lights flicker or smelling an electric-type burning odor may mean wire connections are not touching and arcing is occurring.

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Overloading outlets or running extension cords to your appliances could pose a fire hazard and is best handled by having additional outlets installed.

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Fear of doing an electrical project yourself could result in damage to the home or injury to its occupants. Electricians handle everything from small tasks to rewiring entire homes.