Whether you need a whole house wired during its construction, smoke detector wiring put in, or you just have a socket that’s blown and needs replacement, you need an electrician. The trick is, what kind of electrician do you need. Oh sure, there are different types. Didn’t know that? Well, to explain the kinds, let’s start right back at the beginning.

• What Is an Electrician?

It may seem simple, but have you ever stopped to really think about what an electrician is? An electrician can be classified as a trades-worker who specializes in the electrical wiring of stationary machines and equipment, and building. They can be employed for the installation of new electrical components, or the maintenance and repair of pre-established electrical infrastructure. They might also specialize in particular trades such as wiring ships or airplanes, as well as laying data cable.

• What Can an Electrician Do?

Electrician can do virtually anything involving wires and other electrical components. They can set up smoke detector wiring, lay wire for an entire house or office building, and perform electrical repairs such as ceiling fan repair, lamp wiring, and even appliance repair.

• Are There Different Kinds of Electricians?

There are emergency electricians that specialize in coming out and handling on-the-spot, last minute, and even dangerous, electrical situations. Residential electricians specialize in all aspects of home electrics, while commercial electricians do big buildings and businesses. There are also journeyman and master electricians of varying types. Not to mention those who specialize in very particular electrical aspects, such as power lines, ship wiring, or data cable work.

From now on, should you have an electrical emergency, need some smoke detector wiring done, or just a standard electrical fix that you need performed, you know where to turn. Hopefully you can identify the type of problem that you have, and will then know which type of electrician to call to get it fixed. More.