How electricians learn their trade

When it comes to the electrical system in your home, only an experienced electrician can tell you if it is safe, efficient and fully functional, and where future problems are likely to arise. The education of electricians begins in college or a vocational or technical school where they learn electrical theory, the basis of electrical systems and lighting standards and gain their first practical experience. An electrician usually has a four-year apprenticeship, which includes a minimum 144 hours of technical training and 2,000 hours of experience. This means working a full eight-hour day and taking classes at night. Only after completing this work can they become journeymen and work independently.

All electricians in Fort Mill and elsewhere in South Carolina must have an electrical residential license in order to work on homes and apartment buildings. To acquire this license, they need an affidavit from a licensed residential builder or general contractor stating that they have at least one year of work experience. They then need to pay a licensing fee and pass a two-part exam.

Need a new look? Why you need a professional to look at your wiring

Many older homes in South Carolina have knob-and-tube wiring, an obsolete system which is prone to damage and sometimes fails during peak demand.Many insurance companies will refuse to insure a home with knob-and-tube wiring unless its system either passes inspection by an electrician or is replaced with a more modern system. Because of this, if you do not know the details of what kind of wiring system your home has,such as what metal the wires are made of or what kind of safeguards are in place, you should get a checkup from an electrician, especially if you live in an older home.

Signs of problems with your electrical system include:

• A sizzling noise that comes when you turn the lights on or off.
• Flickering lights. This can mean a loose wiring connection.
• Parts of the electrical system that feel warm to the touch.
• A circuit breaker that trips often. Somewhere in the system, something is getting overloaded.

If you notice any of these problems, be sure to call an electrician.

Electrical contractors in Fort Mill

Pyramid Electric Service are electrical contractors licensed in North and South Carolina and serving the greater Charlotte area, including Charlotte, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Indian Land, Marvin, Weddington, Matthews and Waxhaw. We offer proactive and regular checkups for your home’s electrical system, along with 24-hour emergency service. Expertise.com rated us one of the top 25 electrical contractors in the Charlotte area. Call the electricians you can trust. We have been serving York, Lancaster, Mecklenburg and Union Counties since 1963.