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Being a bright spark

Being an electrician is a fun job. I get to see all sorts of offices and homes. A lot of the time, the jobs I need to do are relatively small, but it's great that people call me because the risks of someone who doesn't know what they are doing getting hurt on electrical work is huge. I never look at a job and think why did these people call me? If you are a bright spark and don't like to meddle in electrical work you don't fully understand, then keep reading my site. I'm passionate about safe electrical work.

3 Auto Electrician Services Drivers Should Know About

As a regular driver, you're likely not aware of all the auto mechanic specialties that are out there, especially the ones related to fixing the electrical system in your vehicle. So it may surprise you to know that auto electricians are the auto mechanics who specialise in taking care of all the electronic and electrical components in your vehicle, including the starter, the lights, batteries and alternator.

Here is a quick primer to help you understand what these professionals can do to get your vehicle back on the road.

Air Conditioning Your car's AC system is vital in the summer, so when it goes awry, an auto electrician is trained to get the system back online. Whether you AC is not pumping enough pressure, or your refrigerant lines lack coolant, an auto electrician can diagnose the problem and fix it.

Auto electricians also perform routine servicing of the AC system, annually replacing the hoses and seals to prevent or eliminate leaks and deposits that build up over time. Auto electricians can also repair broken air filters, pressure test the AC system to ensure that it's operating correctly, recharge the system with new refrigerant, repair the compressor and flush the filter to eliminate bad odors blowing through your vents.

Security System Installation/Service Auto electricians can also wire your car with a new security system, and service an existing system. Whether you want to install an immobiliser system in which your engine shuts down without the right key, or you want to install a tracking system that allows authorities to digitally pinpoint the location of your vehicle if it is stolen, an auto electrician can easily take care of all your security needs.

Some of the features on new security systems include a remote panic button, remote-controlled illumination that lets you activate bright light as you approach your vehicle at night, and remote ignition that lets you start the vehicle before you enter the car.

Electrical System Analysis The electrical system in your vehicle controls many features and components, including the battery, brake system, engine, starter and alternator. When your 'check engine' light comes on, an auto electrician can perform a full electrical system analysis to determine what is going wrong in your vehicle. An auto electrician will test the engine management system, the ignition system, the battery charge capability, the fault codes, airbags, crash sensors and locking system.

If you need these services or want to learn more, you can contact companies like Thompson's Auto Electrics.