Thursday, April 30, 2020

Checklist for Hiring a Myrtle Beach Electrician

electrician-3-300x199.jpgHiring a electrician is an important decision that can affect the value of your home or business. If you choose poorly, you may downgrade your investment. If you choose wisely, you will improve your investment. Not to mention that if you don't hire someone who is qualified for the job and carries all the necessary licence required by your state, you may be breaking laws, or at the very least you could be putting yourself at risk for damages and even fires. Get Recommendations from Family & Friends The first thing you should do when you find that you need an electrical contractor is to ask friends and family for some recommendations. You want to choose someone who has actually done a job similar to your needs for someone you know. Check That the Electrician is Certified This requirement varies by state and location. You want someone who is certified general journey level or specialty electrician Myrtle Beach. They have to have the right education and experience as well as pass exams to be a certified electrician. License, Insurance & Registration Before you even bother interviewing someone check to see if they are licensed, insured, and registered with the right authority required by licensed electricians. If they're not insured with enough liability insurance and something goes wrong, you may be left to pick up the tab. Ask for Written Detailed Estimates Always ask your electrician from MB Electrician Pros for a very detailed estimate in writing. Ensure that they not only put what is covered but what is not covered in their estimate so that there is no confusion about what you are being billed for. Know How is Billing Done Is billing done hourly and if so how much? Is it done by job, if so how much? How much is charged if surprises come up and will they warn you if surprises have come up? Understand all that you can about how you will be billed. Ask for a Written Contract Always get a written contract that spells out exactly what the residential electrician is going to do, for how much, and includes all the payment details including ways to pay. If the contract spells everything out to the letter about what will and wont' be done, and what is your responsibility compared to the electricians responsibility there will be less problems and confusion. Pay With Credit Card If you pay your Myrtle Beach electrician with a credit card and you find something missing in the quality of the work or that the work is not finished to your contract and to your satisfaction paying by credit can give you a little additional coverage. You can dispute the charge while making sure the work is completed. When you seek to hire an electrician, whether for a small job or a large job, it is important to follow this checklist to avoid problems down the road. You want to keep the value of your biggest investment and you can't do that if you take shortcuts.

Myrtle Beach Electrician Pros are your local licensed and insured electrician. Call today for a free estimate of your electric needs.

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

How To Handle Emergencies During Coronavirus Lockdown

electrician-2-300x200.jpgThe coronavirus lockdown is still in effect and Myrtle Beach residents are doing all they can to stay at home and social distance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, even if you have stocked up on toilet paper and hand sanitizer, wearing gloves when going on a supply run, hand washing the right way, emergencies could still take place. What if you have an electrical problem? What if a pipe burst? You can’t get in touch with an electrician or a plumber to help you. What will you do next? Plumbing Services A leaking faucet or toilet can be annoying, however, they are not considered as emergencies. It is recommended not to avoid a plumber to your house unless it is really necessary, during a lockdown. In case you have had a burst pipe, or the only toilet in your house is not functioning correctly, then you must have it fixed right away. Just be sure that you are hiring an experienced and reputable plumber.

Electrician Services

In case an outlet in your kitchen has stopped working and forced you to move your toaster then it is only an inconvenience but not an emergency. For electrical issues while the lockdown is still in place, only an electrical emergency will warrant a visit from an electrician Myrtle Beach. Did you notice any brown stains around the kitchen outlet? Do you smell a burning scent? Is your box or circuit breaker buzzing? These are indications of possible electrical emergency situations. If you are in doubt, call an electrician and tell them about your electrical problem. HVAC Services In case your HVAC system will shut down during instances of extreme weather, it is most likely best to call in an HVAC contractor. However, if the weather is milder and you can do with just fans and extra blankets, then that is the better move. Be cautious if you have loved ones who are more susceptible to changes in temperature such as the elderly. In case you have an HVAC contractor coming into your house, there are a few ways to help you possibly limit your exposure. You should ask the HVAC contractor what extra steps they are taking during the stay at home order. Are they adhering to all the CDC guidelines? You should remain six feet away from the contractor every time. Make sure that there are no pets that will interact with the professional. In case you need to sign for the payment, ask the contractor to place the device or clipboard on a hard surface and then back away. Sign for the payment and clean out the surface right after the contractor leaves. Be sure to wipe down all of the surfaces that were possibly touched by the HVAC contractor, like the stair railings and the door handles. In case you need to call a reputable electrician during these trying times, be sure that the job is done right and to avoid the need of needing multiple visits.

Call MB Electrician Pros if you have an electrical emergency and you need the help of a reliable electrician.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

4 Times You Need To Call An Electrician Instead Of DIY

electrician-1-300x200.jpgThanks to the internet and to all professionals who are willing to share their knowledge, there is a lot of online tutorials that teaches you almost anything, including doing electrical work. That’s why a lot of Myrtle Beach homeowners in the Myrtle Beach area are tempted to use those tutorials to do a DIY electrical work in the house instead of hiring an electrician. Now, MB Electricians suggest that you call an electrical contractor rather than going the DIY route, not only because it’s good for business but because doing electrical work yourself without going through the right training is very dangerous.

Electrical Tasks That Require The Expertise Of An Electrician

Outlet Installation In case you have a dead outlet, you might think that you can replace it because it’s seems like a simple task. However, this could be dangerous especially if you have no idea what you are doing. Keep in mind that not all outlets are the same and if you buy the wrong type of outlet, it could place your house at risk of electrical fires. Another point is that if you do not install the outlet correctly, the best situation you can get is to have an electrical outlet that does not work. But something much worse could happen. You’ll find yourself experiencing painful shocks from the electrical outlet and even short out the electrical appliances that you plug into it. Lighting Repair and Installation Another electrical task that you need to leave at the hands of professionals is repairing and installing lights. Installing lights without the knowing what the building codes are will leave you either with a non-functional light or fried wiring. The only repair you should do in your lights is changing burnt out bulbs. Lighting repair needs specialized knowledge and training to avoid major injuries due to electrical shocks. Adding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors There’s nothing wrong with buying a plug in monoxide detector. You can even purchase a fire alarm that’s battery operated. They are not that convenient as the hardwired versions but they are effective. But if you would like to go with the hardwired options, you need to call a qualified electrical contractor. Electrical Panel Upgrades It should be common sense that a licensed electrician Myrtle Beach is the only one who should work on electrical panels. However, there are many YouTube tutorials and someone will be tempted to go the DIY route when expanding a panel or replacing the circuit breaker. Don’t do this. This is the type of work that should be done only by a trained electrician Myrtle Beach. Because if you get this electrical work wrong, you can get the upgrade of an electrical panel wrong and it could lead to a house fire. And in case your insurance company learns that you did not have an electrical contractor do the work, they will not honor your claim for the damages in your house. So don’t do anything with your electrical panel. Call an electrician instead.

Call MB Electrician for professional help for all your electrical needs.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Identifying Common Signs Of Electrical Problems At Home

electrician-300x200.jpgRegardless of whether you have a new home or an older one when you see signs of electrical problems you have to sort them right away to avoid any serious issues. The first thing that you do is call an electrician and have it checked out. Although minor problems could be solved with a little DIY and some skills, other problems may pose a threat to your home and yourself. Some issues may also need an in-depth diagnosis by a professional. That’s why you should address these problems right away. Here are some tell-tale signs that your home has some sort of electrical problem:

Frequent run-ins with your circuit breaker

Circuit breakers are normally trip when it detects an overload. This is a key safety feature normally applied in homes and buildings. Once the circuit breaker trips, it cuts off the power to a particular section of the home where the overload originated from. This is helpful in preventing fires and damaged equipment. However, if your circuit breaker trips too often, that may indicate that either some of your appliance is causing the overload or your circuit breaker has a problem. Over time, circuit breakers trip easily. This signifies wear and tear which requires immediate replacement. Check with your local electrician Myrtle Beach for diagnosis and correct solution.

Mild electrical shocks

If you’ve had your fair share of electrical shocks before, you know that there’s a problem with even the mildest shocks. Even just that tingling sensation when you feel an electrical appliance shows that there is a problem. This may be caused by faulty wiring or a grounding issue within the appliance. If you’re qualified to handle such tasks, go over it and look for a solution right away. If not, an electrician is the best person to call.

Flickering lights

We’ve all seen flickering lights before and in almost everywhere. However, if you notice that some lights at your home continues to flicker or does so at certain times, this is a good sign that it may need replacement. Replacing a light bulb or two isn’t too hard to accomplish. However, if your lighting system is a bit complicated, it’s not worth the risk. Call an electrician immediately.

Sparks and an unusual burning odor

If you smell something burning when you turn on the lights or appliance, there might be some electrical problem within that particular item. If you notice any sparks coming from the outlet when you turn on your appliance, that’s a pretty obvious sign of a problem. If your home is fairly new, call your electrical contractor and inform them about the situation. They can easily resolve the situation for you.

Electrical outlets and light switches not supplying electricity

When you plug in an appliance to a wall outlet and you notice that it’s not working, try another outlet first. If it still doesn’t work after plugging it in a different outlet, your appliance may be at fault. However, if it works one outlet and not one the other, there must be a problem inside the outlet that’s preventing it from supplying electricity. If it happens in the middle of the night and you somehow require that outlet working, you may call an emergency electrician to fix it for you.

Got some electrical problems that you want to get sorted out? Myrtle Beach Electrician Pros is here to help. Give them a call today!

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