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Unless you are a professional electrician, it is strongly discouraged that you do any electrical-related installation, repair, or maintenance by yourself.

Ignoring the above recommendation could cause an accident to occur that puts your health or that of your loved ones, and even other people at serious risk.

Additionally, you could eventually be sued to pay for damages caused by an electrical accident.
So when you need to have any electrical-related installation, repair, or maintenance done, you should hire a professional electrician.

Who are the most trusted electricians in Sydney?

The most trusted electricians in Sydney must necessarily be Sydney-based, licensed electricians.

These individuals have theoretical and practical training to work as electricians and are also legally empowered to do so.

Moreover, they are required by Law to have Electrician Insurance which would prevent you from paying any compensation derived from eventual accidents caused during an electric-related installation, maintenance, or repair.

What does it mean to be a Sydney-licensed Electrician?

A Sydney-licensed Electrician is an individual who meets the requirements we’ll outline below. In fact, in order to become a Sydney-licensed Electrician, it is necessary to meet the Department of Fair Trading’s requirements for this purpose, which includes the following:

i. Complete a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, which has an average duration of four years and requires theoretical and practical knowledge.

ii. Get a certificate of Proficiency as an Electrical Mechanic or Electrician issued by the Vocational Training Tribunal (VTT) or the Department of Education and Communities (DEC), and

iii. Have at least twelve months of relevant experience using and understanding of the AS / NZS 3000: 2007 as required by the current NSW Fair Trading ‘Referee’s Statement Electrical Work’ form.

Those electricians who meet the above requirements demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to work.

Once they obtain the mentioned license, they meet all the legal requirements to practice their profession in Sydney.

Why are Sydney-based licensed Electricians required by Law to have insurance?

Even the best electrician in the world could eventually make a mistake that leads to an accident.

If such an error – God forbid – produces a fire in your house or office, you will want said electrician to pay you for the damages produced by their work.

Of course, they may not be able to pay you, and if they weren’t required by law to have insurance you would need to take them to court to get compensation, which is costly in every possible way.

How do I know if I need an electrician?

Below you’ll learn about some of the more common situations because of which you might need a Sydney-based electrician.

1. Flashing lights

The appearance of a flashing light is reason enough to call an electrician immediately because this can be a symptom of frayed wires causing a short, subsequent fire.

2. Your circuit breaker is frequently tripping

The use of high-wattage electronic devices frequently causes circuit breakers to trip, mainly when such devices are used at the same time through the same power source.

3. Electrical surges

Electrical surges shorten your electronic devices’ life and even destroy them.

Lightning strikes, poor home wiring, faulty appliances, and downed power lines can all occur as a consequence.

4. Power dips and dips

These malfunctions occur from connecting faulty devices to the electrical grid or using too many electrical appliances simultaneously.

You may not be aware of when power sags and dips occur because they usually last only one second during which the lights dim and brighten again.

5. Overload

One of the circumstances that could cause an overload is using a bulb with a higher wattage than the lamp in which it is.

The reason for this is that the heat generated by such a bulb could cause both the plug and the insulation on the fixture wires to melt, producing sparks which in turn could cause a fire.

6. Uncovered junction box

A junction box must have a cover to prevent fires – often caused by damaged cables – and electrical shock.

Conversely, an empty or left-opened junction box could put a person at risk of receiving a shock from a damaged wire.

7. Damaged light switches

This problem is mainly caused by poor quality switches, circuits, wiring, or plugs.

Moreover, other situations that require the assistance of a professional Sydney-based electrician are electrical shocks and the presence of ungrounded receptacles, limited outlets, aluminium wirings, prefinished panels, backstabbed cords, and plugs falling out of the receptacle.

What are the risks of not hiring a professional Electrician?

Sydney-based licensed electricians are the only individuals who have the proper training and legal capacity to repair, maintain or update the electrical system of your home or office located in Sydney.

Conversely, allowing an unqualified person to tamper with an electrical system could cause serious consequences ranging from damaging your devices beyond repair, fires, blown fuses.

On the other hand, there is the possibility that you will be fined for hiring a person without permission to work as an electrician.

Moreover, you could be sued by those harmed by an accident caused by this individual’s work or, ironically, even by the person who unlawfully did the electrical-related job for you.

What are the benefits of hiring specialised home electricians?

Specialised home electricians offer safer, cheaper, and more effective electrical-related services.

• Safer: The most important benefit of hiring trained home electricians is that it is safe from all points of view since the risk of an accident occurring is minimal.
• Cheaper: Although it may seem expensive to pay for the services of a Sydney-based licensed electrician, you’ll likely make just one payment to solve your electrical-related issue.

Why?

A licensed electrician knows what to do in every electrical-related issue thanks to their in-depth training so he will effectively solve your electrical problem at once.

In addition, as indicated, they are required by Law to have electrician insurance, thus freeing you from any liability that may arise from the work of the said electrician.

• More effective: If you put in the shoulders of someone other than a specialised electrician the responsibility of electrical-related work, they will probably do it wrong and you will have to hire a professional electrician in the end. That way you would end up spending more money and, worse, your precious time.

What questions should I ask an electrician?

So that you can be sure that you are hiring the right electrician, ask the following questions before you do business with them.

1. How long have you been in the industry?

– This question will give you an idea of the contractor’s experience in the industry. The advantage of hiring experienced contractors is that they are fast, efficient, and get the job done without any issues.

2. Do you offer Free-Onsite quotes?

– FREE-onsite quotes will allow you to determine the project’s budget; that way, you can maximise your budget.

3. Can you tell me how I can save on electricity bills?

– An expert electrician would be able to offer you expert advice on how you can save on energy cost.

4. Are you Arctick-Certified?

– Arctick certified electricians have certified to carry most electrical projects.

5. Do you offer expert advice?

Experienced and professional electrical specialists would be happy to provide you with expert advice, regardless of your requirements’ complexity.

6. Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?

– Electrical contractor usually provides 24/7 emergency service. This question is worth asking for.

7. Are you licensed and insured?

– Two of the essential things that electrical contractors should have are – license and insurance.

8. Do you specialise in residential electrical services?

– Not all electricians specialise in-home electrical services, so do not hesitate to ask your contractor if they are specialist in residential electrical services.

9. Are you a Master Electricians Member?

– It’s indeed a plus if you are dealing with contractors that are Master Electricians Member. So, do not hesitate to ask this question when you deal with the electrical team.

10. Do you offer a warranty for your completed job?

– Professional and trustworthy contractor would be able to provide you with a warranty. At Rlelec, we offer up to a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Why should I get an electrical upgrade?

You should get an electrical upgrade to:

1.Meet the Power Needs of New Appliances

Over the years many people tend to acquire new electronic devices that are added to the ones they already have, thus increasing the electrical consumption in their homes in such a way that their electrical system cannot handle the power demands of such devices.

2.Prevent fire risk

An electrical system that is not regularly maintained could have frayed wires and other issues that could create a fire risk.

A Sydney-based licensed electrician could help you spot potential fire hazards and, more importantly, fix them.

3.Update your Electrical System so that you can rent or sell your estate

If you want to sell or rent a house or office that you bought more than 10 years ago, odds are that it’s currently breaching the building code and this would make it impossible for you to rent or sell this property.

A Sydney-based Electrician can help you upgrade your electrical system so that you do not have any of the aforementioned problems.

In Addition, they could make specific modifications such as the addition of new outlets that will allow you to renovate your estate and, consequently, rent or sell it for a better price.

Can I do any electrical jobs at my house?

If you are based in Sydney and you aren’t a licensed electrician you definitely shouldn’t do any electrical jobs at your house because you could get hurt, sued, and fined.

Why should I hire a master electrician?

Master Electrician Australia (MEA) keeps up with the industry and informs consumers about the quality of the work done by its members, who adhere to the highest standards of safety, quality, integrity, and energy efficiency advice.

Why should I choose Rlelec?

Although there are many professional electricians in Sydney, Roland Lawrence Electrical stands out as an Australian Standards Compliant company that offers Electrical Services.

But that’s not the only advantage of trusting us your electrical-related needs: