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By April 12, 2022 Electrical Advice

How to Find a Good Electrician near Me

Nowadays, there are many different types of electricians: electricians for commercial and industrial businesses, electricians for residential needs, and then the good old jack of all trades handyman electrician. Needless to say, when you hire an electrician, you want to make sure they are qualified and insured for the work they do and you don’t want them to go making a mess of any wiring in your home or office. 

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Although wiring might seem like a pretty straightforward task, either you’ve got power to your appliances or you don’t, it’s actually a vast interdependent network that requires a keen eye and a trade understanding. A safe circuit that is poorly designed can still damage an appliance and electronics by delivering the wrong amperage while lights on even partially overloaded circuits can flicker or blow a fuse, shutting down the circuit entirely. Due to all these underlying complications, it’s always recommended to hire a professional electrician. 

Usually, any qualified electrician will be just as good at their job as the next; however, it’s finding one with great customer service skills in a location near you that can be the hard part. The best way to find an electrician in your area is to Google search ‘electrician near me’ with your location services turned on if searching by mobile. Otherwise, you can try putting in your suburb name, for instance: ‘North Lakes electrician’ or ‘electrician North Lakes’. 

How to spot a good electrician

Electricians are meant to help with installations, troubleshooting, and repairs, specialising in electrical wiring and understanding the components to lights, outlets, switches and more. On top of that, your electrician should also have knowledge beyond how electricity works such as good quality brands and how the equipment they’re installing uses power. 

Once you’ve done your Google search and a few options come up, it’s time to compare your results and find the one you want. You could simply call up each one to get a quote and go with the cheapest, but you might not be paying for a quality wiring job, so there are a few things you can look out for to spot a good electrical business. 

The easiest thing to do is to check their reviews on Google and social media. While people are more likely to leave negative reviews than a good one, you can get an understanding of how the business operates. You’ll be able to see where things have gone wrong and how the business has responded to these issues but you might also see how the business has gone out of their way to support a customer in need. 

Additionally, the electrician needs to be licensed for the state they reside in; you should be able to find their licence number on their website. You’ll also want to make sure they have public liability insurance before engaging with a contractor. 

Some businesses might even mention Master Electricians among their team. A master electrician is a high achievement and anyone with this title is considered to be an expert in their field. The certification requires intense training and several rounds of testing before the state government awards the title. When compared to your standard electrician, Master Electricians are generally more expensive; however, they are more efficient and can often train those new to the industry. 

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Unlike other jobs around the house, you should never DIY any electrical work. While it may cost more to hire a professional electrician, it is simply a necessity and will actually save you money in the long run. When it comes time to hire an electrician, don’t be afraid to do your due diligence and ask questions about their experience and enquire about their education. To chat with our team and get to know us, call us today on (07) 3053 3118.