Outlet & Switch Installation

Outlet & Switch Installation For Modern Living

Today's homes require significantly more electrical access than older properties originally provided, making outlet and switch upgrades essential for contemporary family life. We install outlets and switches exactly where you need them, creating convenient power access that eliminates extension cords, reduces clutter, and supports the technology-driven lifestyle that modern families enjoy. Professional installation ensures all new electrical components meet current safety codes while integrating seamlessly with your existing electrical system.

Types Of Outlets We Install

• Standard Duplex Outlets: Traditional 15-amp or 20-amp outlets that provide reliable power for everyday appliances, lamps, and electronics throughout your home, installed with proper grounding and circuit protection for safe operation.
• USB Outlets: Combination outlets featuring both standard plugs and built-in USB ports that charge phones, tablets, and other devices directly without requiring charging adapters, providing convenient charging solutions in bedrooms, kitchens, and family areas.
• GFCI Outlets: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets are required in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor areas that automatically shut off power when they detect electrical faults, protecting your family from dangerous electrical shock.
• AFCI Outlets: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets that detect dangerous electrical arcing and prevent electrical fires, required in bedrooms and living areas by current electrical codes for enhanced fire protection.
• High-Amperage Outlets: Specialized 20-amp or 240-volt outlets designed for large appliances such as window air conditioners, space heaters, or workshop equipment that require more power than standard household circuits provide.
• Weatherproof Outdoor Outlets: GFCI-protected outlets with weatherproof covers designed for exterior use, providing safe power access for holiday decorations, lawn equipment, and outdoor entertainment while withstanding moisture and temperature extremes.

Older receptacles in your home are likely not tamper resistant, something that is now required by electrical codes. You must have tamper resistant outlets for:

• All 15A, 20A, and 125V receptacle locations in residential dwellings, including:
  • Bedrooms, living rooms, family rooms, dining rooms, kitchens
  • Bathrooms, hallways, garages, basements
  • Outdoor or accessory buildings (if readily accessible)

These requirements are there to promote child safety. Each tamper resistant receptacle has spring-loaded shutters that only open when equal pressure is applied to both slots simultaneously - just like plugging in a normal plug. This prevents children from inserting objects like keys or paperclips into the outlet. These taper-resistant outlets have significantly reduced electrical injuries among children in homes and childcare settings.

Modern switch installations enhance both convenience and energy efficiency while providing precise control over your home's lighting systems. We install various switch types that improve daily functionality, from simple replacements to sophisticated smart switches that integrate with home automation systems. Professional switch installation ensures proper wiring, load compatibility, and seamless operation for years of reliable service.

Types Of Switches We Install

• Single-Pole Switches: Standard on/off switches that control lighting or fans from one location, available in various styles and finishes to match your home's décor while providing reliable everyday operation.
• Three-Way Switches: Paired switches that control the same light fixture from two different locations, perfect for stairways, hallways, and large rooms where convenient lighting control from multiple points enhances safety and convenience.
• Dimmer Switches: Variable control switches that allow you to adjust lighting levels for ambiance, energy savings, and visual comfort, compatible with LED, incandescent, and CFL bulbs for versatile lighting management.
• Smart Switches: WiFi-enabled switches that provide smartphone control, voice activation, and scheduling capabilities, allowing remote operation and integration with home automation systems for enhanced convenience and energy management.
• Motion Sensor Switches: Automatic switches that turn lights on when they detect movement and off after a preset time, perfect for closets, bathrooms, and utility areas where hands-free operation improves convenience and energy efficiency.
• Timer Switches: Programmable switches that automatically turn lights or fans on and off according to preset schedules, ideal for security lighting, bathroom fans, and energy-saving applications throughout your home.
• Fan Control Switches: We install specialized fan control switches providing precise speed control for ceiling and exhaust fans. Unlike standard switches, fan controls offer variable speed settings for optimal comfort.

Outlets and switches do degrade over time, so to avoid power loss issues, you should replace yours every 20 years.