Hire a residential electrician to avoid becoming an electrical injury statistic.
Here are some sobering facts about electrical injury from the National Fire Protection Association:
"The most inclusive and direct interpretation of “electrical fire” is a fire involving some type of electrical failure or malfunction. Any equipment powered by electricity can have such a failure.
Here are some sobering facts about electrical injury from the National Fire Protection Association:
"The most inclusive and direct interpretation of “electrical fire” is a fire involving some type of electrical failure or malfunction. Any equipment powered by electricity can have such a failure.
In 2011, an estimated 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. These fires resulted in 418 civilian deaths, 1,570 civilian injuries, and $1.4 billion in direct property damage. In 2007-2011, home electrical fires represented 13% of total home structure fires, 18% of associated civilian deaths, 11% of associated civilian injuries, and 20% of associated direct property damage.
In 2011, an estimated 16,400 non-home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. These fires resulted in 13 civilian deaths, 243 civilian injuries, and $501 million in direct property damage. In 2007-2011, non-home electrical fires represented 13% of total non-home structure fires, 5% of associated civilian deaths, 13% of associated civilian injuries, and 21% of associated direct property damage. [Read Source Article]
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How to Hire the Right Residential Electrician
Go shopping. Find your choices and pick the licensed electrician that best suits your needs. How do you do this? Start by evaluating the electrical work that needs to be done. Know what you need, and why you need it. That way, when it comes to haggling about length of time, cost of services, you'll be good to go.
Then proceed to get recommendations of electricians, from friends, family, neighbors or co-workers, or even the local hardware store. Go online and check out their client reviews.
Why a Licensed Electrician is Vital
State and local licensing boards are responsible for licensing a residential electrician based on the electrician's work experience and qualifications. Ask to see the electrician's license and proof of insurance, and check with the state's licensing board to verify that the license is current. It's always recommended that you get several estimates of the work that will be done. if you want to upgrade your home's electrical wiring, but you don't want to break the bank doing it. The estimates will help you get the average value of what the job will cost you. In addition, check out the references that the residential client gives you, plus any complaints with the Better Business Bureau.
When it comes to making the contract with your residential electrician in Tempe, ensure that you're provided with a written estimate listing the work to be done, materials used, cost, the payment schedule, start date and estimated completion date.
Ensure you build a rapport with your residential electrician. That's if you're satisfied with the work done. That way, you can be sure that they will be there to help when you need their services. Life feels a lot easier when you can say, “I have a guy for that.” Namely, your residential electrician in Tempe.
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