How much does an electrician charge / cost?
 
This is a question we are regularly asked when people phone us. 
An answer I like is:  How much will it cost you if you choose a bad one.
 
FACTS

• Electrician’s hourly charge out rates vary between $40.00 and $90.00 per hour (In Auckland).
• Apprentice electricians are around $25 to $35 per hour depending how far through their apprenticeship they are or how competent they are at the task they are doing. Quite often it is cheaper for you to have a tradesman and “boy” as they can achieve more in a quicker time.
• Some companies have a minimum charge of between $60.00 and $120.00.

 
Electricity can kill you if done wrong. You only have loved ones and friends in your home so why would you risk using an electrician just because he or she is the cheapest? Surely you would pick one that has been recommended ** to you by a friend or comes with the qualifications and backing of a reputable company that has the resources, knowledge and experience to give you what you pay for.  At a fair and reasonable price.
 
If the difference in hourly rates is $10.00 then the cheaper electrician only has to sit under your house for 15 minutes or not be confident in what they are doing so it takes them longer to carry out the job and you are paying the same price. 
 
As in everything “you get what you pay for”. 
 
Our electricians are master electricians. That means they carry the $10,000.00 guarantee from The Electrical Contractors Association that the work will be done correctly and to the regulations.  
 
All our electricians regularly attend refresher and first aid courses and are highly competent in what they do. They also go to seminars and display shows to keep up with the latest things on the market so they can advise you on what is new and cool.
 
All our vans carry the correct testing equipment and parts required for most jobs. 

I don’t go to the cheapest doctor or the cheapest mechanic for obvious reasons. I hope this helps you when you come to choose your electrical professional.
 
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Imagine this: you’re having a busy day doing the washing and ironing, making meals for the week ahead, and getting your housework done.
 
Suddenly, in the middle of it all, the power goes off. Sometimes to your whole house, but more commonly to just one group of power sockets or lights.
 
What do you do and how do you fix it?
 
Before calling an electrician, try solving the problem yourself. It’s easy to work out which of the two most common household electrical faults is the culprit – an overload or a wiring fault.
 
Lights can blow the fuse if a light bulb blows or a fault occurs on the circuit. To identify the problem:

• Turn off all the lights and reset the tripped fuse.
• Turn on the lights one at a time.
• If there is a faulty light, it will trip the fuse.
• Turn it off, reset the fuse, and turn on other lights again – ensuring the faulty one is left switched off.

With power points, nine times out of ten the fault will be with an appliance. While all may be working perfectly fine, too many appliances on one circuit can cause the fuse to blow. A faulty appliance or wiring can also blow the fuse. To identify the culprit:

• Turn off all your appliances.
• Turn them on one at a time.
• If one trips the fuse straight away, you know the appliance is faulty.
• If the fuse blows after a little while, the problem is an overload.

Determining whether it is a fault or an overload will make it quicker for an electrician to fix. Instead of spending time identifying the cause, he can head straight to the fault, saving him time and you money. And remember, always choose a qualified, registered electrician to carry out repairs on your home. After all, the lives of your loved ones are extremely precious.