Even if you know your way around a tool kit and consider yourself fairly handy, there are some tasks that are best left to professionals. That’s especially true of electrical work, which can be dangerous if performed incorrectly or with the wrong tools. Here are three modifications that you should always let electricians handle.

3 Jobs That Require Professional Electricians 

1. Electrical Panel Fixes

The panel is essentially the heart of your home’s electrical system. It’s designed to properly control and distribute currents to energize appliances and rooms throughout your home. While it’s helpful to recognize how to reset a breaker if the power goes out, other tasks are more complex. For example, an overloaded system may break intentionally to prevent major issues, like fires or damaged equipment. Your electrician can apply more power to the system to make it compliant with your home’s needs. If there’s a short circuit somewhere in the system, your technician will determine if any part of the panel, or an outlet or house wiring, is responsible. These are all intricate issues that require experience to fix.

2. Fixture Installation 

Handling a basic fixture, such as a light or a ceiling fan, is not as simple as it appears. If you have few electrical skills or minimal knowledge of house wiring, attempting the task on your own isn’t wise. At the very least, you risk damaging the fixture or disrupting the wires. Even though homeowners aren’t required to have a license to perform this basic work, it’s best to have an electrician complete the job—especially if you plan to sell the house at any point and want to ensure it’s done properly.

3. Dedicated Circuit Wiring

Dedicated circuits are essential for many large household appliances, like refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines. They allow the high-wattage equipment to source energy from a single circuit as opposed to sharing energy with others and creating potential outages. Adding a new dedicated circuit involves installing an additional breaker to the panel and working with extensive wiring, which means it’s best left to a licensed electrician.

Are you seeking a qualified electrician to handle complex tasks? Turn to the experts at McAtlin Electrical Corporation. Proudly serving clients throughout Grand Junction, CO, and surrounding areas, they offer a wide range of residential and commercial services. Whether you require restructuring of your house wiring, ceiling fan installation, energy-saving lighting, or some other feature, you can trust them to handle the job efficiently. Visit the company’s website to learn more, or give them a call at (970) 257-7414 to schedule an appointment with an electrical contractor today.