Lighting fixture installation seems like an easy job that any homeowner who is handy around the house can take care of on their own.
Yet as simple as the job might seem,it is one that should still be performed by a licensed electricianfor many reasons.
Before any homeowner gets up on a ladder and attempts a new light fixture installation, it is important to understand just how dangerous this simple repair job can be. It Involves Direct Contact With Electrical Wiring
Though lighting fixture installation is a fairly simple home repair or remodeling task, it is a deceptive job that looks easier than it really is.
Light fixture installation involves having direct contact with the electrical wiring not oncebut twice when disconnecting the old fixture and then connecting the new one.
It is completely different from changing a light bulb, which almost anyone can do safely.
Any task that involves working with exposed wiring such as lighting fixture installation should always be performed by a skilled, qualified electrician for total safety. Can Create A Dangerous Environment
Beyond the more obvious issue of the dangers of handling exposed wires during light fixture installation, there are numerous other important safety factors that electricians consider when handling this task:
New or Existing Wiring - Depending on the lighting fixture being installed, the quality and condition of the existing wiring and position of the light fixture, electricians may...
