New Outlet Installation: A Quick-and-Easy Project for Pros

Ryan, finishing another job quickly and efficietly.

The sheer number of electric devices and appliances in most modern homes is pretty stunning when you think about it. From blenders to hairdryers to game consoles to coffee warmers, there are a probably a ton of things in your home that are all vying for a limited number of outlets.

This leads many people to reach for a handy-dandy extension cord or power strip to solve their power needs. But this is rarely a good idea. Few extension cords and power strips are intended for sustained, long-term use. And when used improperly, they can present a significant fire hazard.

Plus, they’re really a band-aid solution. The real way to address these kinds of outlet shortages is by simply having additional outlets installed. But unfortunately, many homeowners fail to take this step as they’re under the mistaken impression that this is a big, time-consuming, or expensive project.

Nothing could be further from the truth, as a recent client in the Norcross area found.

Electric Outlet Installation in Norcross

Outlet installation is a pretty simple project.

A few weeks ago, we had a client reach out to us because he was in needed an additional electrical outlet in his bathroom. So, we headed over to take a look.

Because the outlet was going to be installed in his bathroom, we explained that it would have to be a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter). You surely have GFCIs in your own home, including most of the outlets in your kitchen and bathrooms. They’re the ones that feature “test” and “reset” buttons.

Simply put, GFCIs monitor the amount of current coming back into the outlet, after it has passed through an electric device. Normally, the current coming back to the outlet should be the same as the amount of current leaving the outlet in the first place.

But, if something goes wrong, such as some of the current leaking out to the ground (and potentially going through a person in the process), the outlet senses the issue and immediately shuts off the power. These kinds of outlets can provide improved safety just about anywhere, but they’re required in situations where water is present, such as bathrooms.

Nevertheless, it doesn’t really take us any longer to install a GFCI outlet than a conventional outlet. In fact, we were able to get to work immediately and finish it on the same day (something we’re frequently able to do).

Now, our client has the new outlet he needs and doesn’t need to use potentially dangerous extension cords.  

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Common Places People Need Additional Outlets Installed

Decks, patios, and porches often benefit from additional outlets.

You may not need any more outlets installed in your bathroom, but we bet that if you take a look around your home, you’ll likely be able to identify one or more places that would help make your life easier and keep your family safer.

Some of the most common places our clients need extra electrical outlets installed include:

·         Behind entertainment centers

·         Close to motorized reclining chairs or couches

·         Along kitchen backsplashes

·         On kitchen islands

·         Inside kitchen cabinets

·         Near beds (perfect for bedside phone charging!)

·         Along garage walls and over work benches

·         Patios, decks, and porches

Get a New Outlet Installed in Your Home!

No matter where you could use an additional electrical outlet, we’d love to help! Go ahead and schedule a knight now! We’ll be glad to arrange for a site visit and provide the new outlet you desperately need. In a matter of hours, you could be enjoying more convenience and greater safety for your family.