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16500 N Pennsylvania Ave Edmond, OK 73012 United States
Mon-Fri 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Electrician

WHAT IS AN ELECTRICIAN AND WHY DO I NEED ONE?

 

WHAT IS AN ELECTRICIAN?

An electrician is a tradesman specializing in electrical wiring.  This electrical wiring can be found in buildings, such as office buildings or homes.  An electrician may come out to your home and install new wiring and electrical components or they may need to visit you at your office and perform some troubleshooting and repair of existing wiring and electrical components.

TYPES OF ELECTRICIANS

There are several types of electricians.  Some electricians work on high voltage applications and are referred to as lineman.  Other electricians focus on lower voltage applications such as the wiring inside buildings and are referred to as wiremen.

5 Types of Wiremen Specialties

  • Low Voltage Wiring
  • Commercial
  • Residential
  • Light Industrial
  • Industrial

AN ELECTRICIANS’ TRAINING

Electricians are trained in several ways. Here is a list.

Electricians Are Trained To One Of Three Levels

  • Apprentice
  • Journeyman
  • Master Electrician

They generally have to participate in several hundred hours of classroom instruction and then they must be contracted and are required to follow apprenticeship standards for a period of time to get the necessary experience.

WHY MIGHT I NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?

Why do people need an electrician? Most people think that when they are building a new home, that is the only time that they would need an electrician. But actually, you need electricians for doing a lot more than that one particular job.

CAN HIRING AN ELECTRICIAN HELP KEEP ME AND MY HOME SAFE?

If you own a home and have problems with your electricity you should call an electrician. An electrician can fix your electrical jobs safely. It is far better to call an electrician then to try and do the job yourself and then end up doing something wrong. If you don’t do the job right it can be dangerous and could cause a fire in your home. And also down the road, it could be costly if you have to call an electrician to do the job right.

 
 
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HOW CAN A PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN HELP ME?

Electricians are professionals and are trained to know what they are doing and they can do any electrical job right. Newer and older homes should have the electrical wiring checked out and inspected before purchasing the home. This will save money if they find out that it is faulty or in need of updating. An electrician will come in handy to make the wiring safe in any home. Some people try and do electrical jobs their selves but if you do you will always wonder if you did everything right or not.

How Can I Find An Electrician?

In the old days, you could always find an electrician in the phone book if you needed one. Today, you can also find an electrician on the internet by searching and by looking through local ads. Some people will ask around in their community if anyone would know of a good electrician. An electrician can be found a number of ways. By searching for an electrician like this you can save both time and money. In some cases, you will even be able to find an electrician close to your home that will also do great work for you.

What Types Of Work Does An Electrician Perform?

An electrician can do many types of electrical jobs. Some electricians will not only work on homes but will also do the wiring of security systems. It all depends on what type of electrical job you need to have done. An electrician will do work when a new home is being built to wire it correctly. And electricians also work on construction sites when buildings are being constructed.

 
 
 
 

SHOULD I HIRE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN?

When choosing out an electrician try and find one that is licensed, well known by others and good at what they do. Like any professional, some electricians are better and more experienced at what they do than others. Check them out first before you hire them to do work for you. There is nothing wrong with doing your research and finding out more information out about them. Being a licensed professional is important to know if you need a job done. It will tell you that they have had training and put in hours of schooling to know how to do the job right for you.

CONCLUSION

An electrician is a professional that we need for many jobs around our offices and our homes. They make sure that our buildings are wired safely. It is a good idea to call a licensed electrician for all your electrical needs.

Find out more about an electrician here.

When searching for a reliable electrician, call us at (405) 340-5670. We specialize in electrical repairs, indoor and outdoor lighting installations, panel upgrades, and even hot tub wiring!

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