Every day, the average home relies on electricity to do practically everything. There are a lot of families who depend on electricity for the daily functioning of their homes. But electricity without functional outlets is pretty much useless.
When there are outlets that cannot power an appliance this can be both dangerous and frustrating. When a family needs a repair or an upgrade to their outlets then it is a local electrician that can make sure that this job is done properly and safely.
Regardless of the age of your home, it might benefit from upgrading the electrical outlets. We’re no longer limited to the standard two-prong models and have the option of choosing GFCI, USB, and/or smart outlets. For your next electrical outlet installation project, you should go through the different kinds of outlets mentioned below so you can be inspired by it.
Such kind of outlet will have a port that has a switch in it instead of a port. The switch can control the flow of electricity to the outlet so whatever is being powered by the outlet doesn’t have to be turned on at all times. You may simply switch the outlet on or off rather than unplug the unit.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI outlets stop the flow of electricity upon detection of a short circuit or ground fault. This especially protects against water electrocution, which is the reason they are mandatory for the kitchen and bathroom, or any other place in the home near the water. They look like a standard outlet, but come with two buttons that you can use to reset it once it’s been tripped. If you have an old home and there are no outlets like these in them then you can have a professional install them in your home.
Many older homes may not have these outlets present at all, as Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets did not become standard until 1999. Nowadays, an AFCI outlet is installed right at the breaker box, and it helps to prevent electricity from jumping from wire to wire which is something that can cause fires. If your home lacks AFCI outlets, you can have them installed by a professional electrician, either at the electrical panel or at the beginning of each circuit in your home.
There are some appliances that need to have more electricity to work than what a basic outlet can give. The laundry room or the kitchen usually have 20A outlets that supply the appliances with more power than regular ones. These look just like the regular outlets, but they have a small slit on the left side of the opening to let you know that they are 20A outlets.
An electrician can help upgrade your breakers to 20A styles if they are constantly tripping or leaving appliances without enough power, and this can help them work at full capacity.
Modern electronic devices can be powered with a USB cord attached to an adapter plugged into a wall outlet. The good news is there are modern outlet styles today that actually have USB ports integrated into their design so the homeowner no longer has to carry around adapters just to power their devices. USB outlets either include four USB ports or two USB ports and two regular ones. Depending on your household’s needs, a professional can install whichever type of electrical outlet you require.
Instead of making use of a switch to be able to control a device, when you have a smart outlet, all that you need to use to control the device plugged there is an app or a smart home speaker. This is an easy way to turn the lights on or off or schedule their use.
One way to deter theft is to program your home’s lighting to turn on and off at certain times when you’re not home. Some outlets can be programmed to operate on a specific schedule, which increases their energy efficiency and saves you money on your electric bill. Smart outlets cost more than the standard two-prong variety, but they offer far more in the way of applications and benefits.
If you have an outlet that isn’t working or one that has a visible burn mark, you should have it inspected immediately by an electrician. Handling electricity can be hazardous for people who are unsure about the different types of wires within a home, especially if problems are currently showing. For assistance with any electrical outlet job, in order to avoid unnecessary risk, please call your local electrician.
For trusted electrical solutions, contact W3 Electric or give us a call at (972)-793-0733.
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