Why DIY Electrical Work Is Riskier Than You Think

Nowadays it's so easy to learn from tutorials online on any task that you want to achieve. For some of the home projects, choosing the DIY approach could save you time and money. But for electrical work, having DIY is totally different.

At Axon Electrical, we’ve witnessed some DIY attempts of electrical tasks which unfortunately resulted in some serious safety hazards and costly consequences. Below are some of the reasons why a Do-It-Yourself electrical work could make your home, finances and family at risk.

1. More Than Just Risky: It's Often Illegal

Here in Queensland doing electrical work when you’re not a licensed electrician is illegal. Even if it's just minor electrical work like power point replacement or complex wiring of new light fixtures, under the law, you are not allowed to do even a quick fix since only qualified, licensed electricians are required to do it.

Some of the reason why DIY electrical work is risky it’s because doing it may result in injury, fire or other unwanted incidents. 

2.The Real Risks: Fire Hazards and Electrocution

Your home’s electricity is unforgiving to errors. Wires that are poorly connected, overloaded circuits or improper installations can result to:

• Electrical fires 

• Injuries from Electric shock or electrocution

• Damage to appliances and other property

  
  

The problems that arise from a DIY job may not be seen immediately, but it will later haunt you after months. 

3. Short-Term Savings, Long-Term Costs

A lot of people attempt DIY electrical work just to save money but end up spending more because of doing the job incorrectly. Some of the damages that are usually being fixed and add to your cost could be:

• Replacement of burnt-out appliances

• Rewiring switchboards or walls

• Fixing code violations if you plan to sell or rent the home

  
  

Claims for fires can also be denied by insurers since the damage is caused by non-professionals. That is a risk that should be avoided.

4. It Can Affect Your Home's Value and Compliance

Are you planning to renovate or sell your home? Poor results from DIY work can lead to:

• Building inspections that failed

• Rewiring must be done at your own cost

• Delays in sale or approval

  
  

Electrical work by professionals ensures compliance with the Australian Standards for safety and legal compliance.

5. Doing the Job Correctly gives Peace of Mind 

Hiring a licensed electrician like Axon Electrical will ensure you:

• Legal compliance and safe electrical work

• Reliable results in the long run

• Have insurance coverage and peace of mind

  
  

Never risk electrical work, even if it’s just a switchboard upgrade, lighting installation or any home renovation, reaching out to the professionals is worth it. 

Need Help? Leave It to the Pros

For your electrical needs or wiring works, contact Axon Electrical now! We are your local licensed electrician and we’re ready to get the job done. We want to bring you peace of mind while we do it safely and professionally.

📞 Contact us today to book an inspection or get a free quote – (07) 4802 0303

📩 You can email us here -   info@axonelec.com.au