A good number of the calls I get during an average day at work fall into two categories;   customers who call to have something installed in their electrical system, and customers who tried to install it themselves and are calling me to come and fix the mistakes they made.  There’s certainly nothing wrong with trying to perform basic electrical work yourself if you have a good grasp on proper electrical safety techniques and what you’re doing.  On the other hand, there’s nothing wrong with calling a top Dallas electrician to do the work for you either.  The best way to ensure the job is done right every time is to hire an honest, hardworking professional electrician who’ll stand behind his work.

Even tasks that can seem quite simple can be treacherous if you’re not sure what you’re doing.  This comes into play a lot when a homeowner is trying to perform a three-way switch installation.  It seems a lot easier to install than it really is; I generally recommend homeowners not attempt to install three-way switches without at least a electrician on the phone to walk you through the process.  Keep the following in mind:

There are tasks well suited for the do-it-yourself minded homeowner, though.  The easiest is wall outlet replacement, which is usually a very simple, straightforward procedure.   That doesn’t mean the haystack isn’t free of the odd needle that you can hurt yourself on, though.  Here are some of the more common problems I run into, along with some typical solutions or hints to keep them from happening to you: 

Question: – Gene Monteilh

Answer: There should be a replacement switch for this fan. It is called a “single pole, double throw” switch. If you need a Los Angeles electrician to install it, I’ll be happy to help you out. If you don’t live near Los Angeles, just call a local electrical contractor and tell him/her what you need and I’m sure they’ll be able to help you out. Good luck!

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The following facts may surprise you!

Many Famous Individuals Were Electricians First

That’s right. The electrical field has attracted many brilliant individuals who later went on to make their mark on the world stage. Before Sun Records discovered Elvis, he had trained as an electrician. Just before joining The Beatles, George Harrison was an electrician’s apprentice. Think Mr. Bean, the British comedian, is all fun and games? In his other life, this actor, whose given name is Rowan Atkinson, holds a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s College, Oxford. Even Alfred Hitchcock, Master of Suspense, studied electrical engineering beginning at age fifteen.

Basic physical fitness is not a prerequisite for every job. However, electricians do need to maintain some level of physical ability in order to climb ladders, lift and carry heavy equipment, move through small crawl spaces, break through walls and dig holes. Sound like superhuman tasks? Indeed. To keep up with this type of activity, day-in and day-out, electricians must be both strong and flexible. In addition, their work demands tolerance of all weather conditions. Whether freezing, hot and humid, strong winds, or a rainy downpour that they’re facing that day, electricians have to be ready, and healthy enough to work, whatever occurs.

A master electrician studies, both in a classroom and on the job, for a minimum of eight years. He or she is the very best at the craft of bringing power to homes, places of business, and industrial locations, and has mentored with other masters, worked in the field, and taken numerous classes to get to achieve a level of expertise. Medical doctors, through attending college, medical school, and a residency, also train for at least eight years. So your electrician, in the field of electrical engineering, is as trained an expert as the individual to whom you entrust your health and well-being.

Master electricians are highly-skilled individuals who keep your home, business, and even public spaces safe and operational. Whether your project requires commercial, residential, or industrial-level service, our team is fully equipped to install, repair, or maintain. Call us!

Ideally, you will have your air conditioning system repaired before it breaks down entirely. In order to do so, of course, you need to be able to recognize that your air conditioner is in trouble. There are a few warning signs to look out for which will likely manifest well before the point of a complete system failure. Keep an eye on your energy costs, as reduced efficiency levels can indicate a problem with the system. If your air conditioner is blowing tepid air, or if it seems to struggle to cool your entire home effectively or evenly, give us a call right away. Even issues such as loud operating noises or strange odors can raise a red flag.

You really must keep in mind the fact that an operational system is not necessarily in great working condition. If your system is compromised, even with a “minor” setback, that problem is only going to get worse the longer that you allow it to persist. Your system will likely not function as effectively as it ought to, as a result, and may cost more to operate. This means that you may actually wind up paying more money in order to cool your home, even while receiving a subpar performance in return. We believe that you deserve better than this, so allow us to repair your system as soon as trouble arises.