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Electric Outlet and Switch Repair
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Outlet and Switch Repair
When you have malfunctioning outlets, have them inspected by a professional as soon as possible!
Malfunctioning outlets can put your family and your house at risk. Don’t take any chances! Call Westphal & Company for electrical outlet repairs and installations. Our experts can inspect your electrical system and make the necessary repairs and recommendations for your home.
Causes of Common Outlet Issues
Malfunctioning outlets can be dangerous for both your family and your house. To keep your household safe, it’s important to have an electrician inspect any potential issues as soon as possible. Some problems you might encounter that require a professional to inspect can include:
- SHORT CIRCUIT: Exposed wiring or loose connections can cause a short circuit, which can lead to a fire or electrocution.
- AGE: If your older units are showing signs of wear and tear they should be replaced.
- FAULTY INSTALLATION: If you tried to install your own outlets, it can put your house at risk if they weren’t done correctly. Call a professional to inspect the work and keep your family safe.
- OVERLOADING: Plugging too much into a device and creating more current than the device is able to handle can create a fire risk.
Types of Electrical Outlets
Do you have standard three-prong outlets throughout your home? You can benefit from adding a variety of devices, including the following:
USB OUTLETS
These provide a convenient way to charge your phones and tablets without having to take up a regular outlet for a prolonged period of time. Using these also means you don’t have to keep track of adapters.
GFCI OUTLETS
These units are meant to protect you from ground faults, which can cause burns, fires, or electrical shock. As soon as the device detects that the electricity is moving through water, or a person, it will shut off the circuit and it will need to be manually reset. These should be installed around water sources.
AFCI OUTLETS
These are designed to prevent fires caused by electricity coming out of damaged wiring. These are required to be installed in all bedroom outlets.
TAMPER RESISTANT
These outlets only open if a two-prong plug is evenly inserted into the outlet correctly. This helps prevent children from sticking items into outlets and putting themselves in danger.
REMOTE CONTROLLED
These outlets can be controlled by a device such as a smartphone.
HALF HOT
This unit has one half of the outlet always on, and the other half can be turned on and off as needed.
Causes of Common Outlet Issues
Malfunctioning outlets can be dangerous for both your family and your house. To keep your household safe, it’s important to have an electrician inspect any potential issues as soon as possible. Some problems you might encounter that require a professional to inspect can include:
SHORT CIRCUIT: Exposed wiring or loose connections can cause a short circuit, which can lead to a fire or electrocution.
AGE: If your older units are showing signs of wear and tear they should be replaced.
FAULTY INSTALLATION: If you tried to install your own outlets, it can put your house at risk if they weren’t done correctly. Call a professional to inspect the work and keep your family safe.
OVERLOADING: Plugging too much into a device and creating more current than the device is able to handle can create a fire risk.
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