Do you need electrical repairs from time to time? Here in Australia, for safety and by law, we have to hire professional electricians to do the job. Their services are very expensive. Last year, we called a plumber to fix our water heater and were charged A$80 for travel expenses, another A$200 for replacing the valve including labor and parts. The job only took him 15 mins. Wow! A few years ago, we planned to install a split system air-conditioner. We shopped around to get quotes from different professionals. The range of quotes were so large from A$650 to A$350. Shopping around is a must if you want to save money. Over at ServiceMagic, there are five more tips on how to save money on electrical repairs:

• Don’t be Mislead by an Electrician’s Hourly Rates

• Compare the Electrician’s Travel Charges

• Bundle Electrical Repair Jobs Together

• Get Prepared Before the Electrician Arrives

• Install Money-Saving Electrical Fixtures

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