Electrical Repairs In Toronto: 5 Reasons To Hire A Professional

There are many projects that homeowners can tackle on their own without the help of professional. However, electrical projects probably shouldn’t be among these tasks. If you need electrical repairs in Toronto, here are five reasons why we believe it is essential that you use a licensed professional.

1. DIY Electrical Projects Can Be Dangerous
As the Electrical Safety Authority states on its website – “All electrical work is dangerous.” Over our many years as electricians in Toronto, we’ve heard hundreds of horror stories of customers that opted to complete their own electrical repairs. While some of these stories ended with only minor injuries, some ended with house fires, trips to the emergency room or both.

As a side note, when it comes to electrical repairs in Toronto, many of our customers live in older homes, and this adds another level of difficulty to the repair process. We can assess your electrical system and upgrade your old knob & tube system to a modern system that can handle the electrical needs of a modern family.

2. Professional Electricians Don’t Make Costly Mistakes
Aside from the safety factor, one of the best reasons to hire a professional electrician is that they can complete a job correctly the first time. We’ve visited hundreds of homes where the homeowner (or often a previous homeowner) has tried to fix an issue, but the result is potentially hazardous. Of course, by then the homeowner has paid to fix them problem themselves and now must pay a professional to come and fix the problem again. In the long run, you will save money (and your peace of mind) if you hire a professional in the first place.

Keep in mind, that it’s not just outlets and wiring that can be damaged when you do it yourself. Poorly installed circuitry can damage appliances and electronics, delivering too much voltage or the wrong amperage. You might find that you are paying for electrical repairs as well as buying new appliances, TVs, laptops and other devices.

3. We Know The Rules & Regulations
Do you know what type of electrical work requires a permit? Do you know what electrical products have been recalled for problems? Since you aren’t a professional electrician, you probably don’t have this information. However, our team of electricians in Toronto are up-to-date with all of the latest rules and regulations regarding electrical work as well as fire safety.

It might interest you to know that nearly all household electrical work requires a permit. For instance, you need a permit when potlights are installed and you need a permit for any type of work done on an electrical panel. You even need permits if you are installing a new electrical appliance, such as an electric washer or dryer, a dishwasher or an oven.

4. We Can Legally Provide You With Services
There are plenty of handymen out there who might tout their electrical repair capabilities, but the only people legally able to provide electrical repairs in a home includes the homeowner and a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC). Every electrician on our staff is an LEC, and while we certainly encourage you to hire one of our electricians, it is imperative that whoever you do hire be able to provide you with their ECRA/ESA license number.

5. Our Work Is Guaranteed
Whether you hire us for a small repair or large electrical upgrade, all of our work includes the Tesla Lifetime Guarantee. We also are a five-time winner of the Consumer Choice Award for the category of Electrical Contractor in Toronto. We provide the highest quality electrical repairs in Toronto as well as providing you with exceptional customer service.

If you need electrical repairs in Toronto, our team at Tesla Electric is here to help. Our services include potlight installation, knob & tube replacement, LED lighting installation and just about any type of repair or upgrade you might need. We provide services throughout the Toronto metro area and our electricians in Toronto have more than 40 years of experience.