Your home’s electrical outlets are a key component of your overall electrical system. You might not notice or think about them until there is a problem, but when a problem occurs, it can cause inconvenience and safety issues. At Mr. Electric of Oklahoma City, we specialize in residential electrical services, including professional, efficient electrical repairs and installations. If you notice any issues with your home’s interior or exterior outlets or need additional outlets installed, our team of experienced electrical service technicians can help. We will begin with an electrical safety inspection to determine which outlets need to be replaced. Call us today to schedule an appointment to install electrical outlets in Oklahoma City, OK.
When Do I Need a New Electrical Outlet Installed?
When Do I Need a New Electrical Outlet Installed?
Your home’s electrical outlets are vulnerable to wear and tear and degradation over time. They can also become damaged due to misuse, power surges, rodent and insect activity, and more. Our team of experienced electrical service technicians can thoroughly inspect all of the outlets in your home and determine if any need to be replaced. We can also recommend new electrical outlet installation for home renovations, remodels, home additions, or if your electrical load has increased. Call us today to schedule an Electrical Home Safety Checkup if you notice these issues in your home:
- You use power strips and/or extension cords in multiple areas of your home.
- You have more electrical appliances than outlets.
- Your outlets are two-pronged instead of grounded.
- You do not have any GFCI outlets installed in your home.
- You want to install USB outlets or smart home features.
- You need to install a 240V outlet.
- You plan on installing a major appliance like a new HVAC system, hot tub, or electric vehicle charger.
- You need to install child-proof outlets in your home.
- Your home is over 30 years old, and you don’t know when your outlets were last inspected.
- One or more outlets have visible damage, don’t function properly, or are not installed correctly.
- Your outlets are sparking or getting hot.
- The outlet covers are cracked, scorched, or burned.
- Your lights often flicker or dim.
- You hear a buzzing sound coming from one or more outlets.
- You smell a burning or fishy odor near an outlet.
- Plugs fall out of the outlets easily.
- You have gotten an electrical shock when plugging something into an outlet.
- Using one appliance makes another one-stop working.
- You experience frequent breaker trips.