General Electrician FAQ

No one wants to call in professional help when they’re not needed. There are a lot of property and business owners who think that their electrical issue is no big deal and that they can get by if they ignore the problem, hoping it will eventually sort itself out, or they decide to take matters into their own hands.

Under no circumstances should you ever attempt to conduct your own electrical work. Even if it’s just a small problem, unqualified repairs won’t meet safety standards and could sow the seeds of more serious problems down the line.

So, when should you call an electrician? Whenever you have an electrical problem! It’s of no inconvenience to us to provide the reassurance you need. Besides, more often than not more frequently tripping circuit breakers, flickering lights, faulty wiring, etc., warrant our immediate attention.

Under no circumstances should you ever attempt to do your own commercial electrical work. It is guaranteed to be a recipe for disaster. You wouldn’t do your own dental work, would you? Our electricians are highly trained professionals who can guarantee a safe solution.

Furthermore, if you do your own electrical work and it causes a fire or another type of injury, you will be liable for the damages. It’s not worth the risk when Preferred Electric Inc.’s excellent electricians are only a phone call away.

Calculating the electrical loads for commercial businesses is crucial. Determining the appropriate size of the electrical panel requires an audit of all appliances and equipment, along with some basic calculations. It's important to remember that circuits should only be loaded up to 80% of their capacity. For instance, on a 15-amp circuit, the maximum safe operating load would be 12 amps.

Confused yet? If so, give Preferred Electric Inc. a call and we’ll be happy to assist you in your energy load audit.

If you can safely turn the power off, do so and give us a call immediately. You might need an upgrade or some maintenance. Either way, this is a job for the professionals.

A surge protector is a device designed to regulate and suppress excess voltage in your electrical system, helping to prevent damage to your appliances and equipment. Installing surge protectors is essential to safeguard your devices from potential power surges.