Electrical Outlet and Light Switch Repairs

The average home has about 75 electrical outlets. Most people don’t think twice about their light switches or outlets until they stop working. Mr. Electric® specializes in electrical outlet and light switch repair for those moments when you find yourself without working appliances and lights.

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20-amp, 125-volt outlets for large kitchen appliances, such as stoves and ranges, and 20-amp, 250-volt outlets for air compressors and other garage equipment.
USB outlets, which combine a traditional wall socket with a USB port, and recessed outlets, which sit inside the wall to save space.
Lights that flicker, spark, click, buzz, or pop. Light switches that no longer work, and light switches that are hot to the touch.

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A home should have its wiring updated about every 25 years. While modern electrical systems might last longer than that, you should at least have your wiring inspected by a professional electrician in order to confirm that nothing is damaged, worn out, or outdated.
Updating old wiring is a task best left to professionals. Electricians know how to replace faulty wiring safely and also know what to look for when inspecting a home. They can even tell you if a functional piece of wiring is out of date.
There are many signs of bad wiring in a home. Some of the most common include:
- Flickering lights
- Dimming lights when vacuuming
- Scorching
- Warm outlets
- Frequent outages (not related to weather)
- Buzzing sounds from outlets and walls
Wiring should be inspected if it is more than 25 years old. In particular, many of the wiring types and techniques used prior to 1980 have been deemed unsafe by modern standards. A professional can evaluate your electrical system and recommend whether your old wiring needs to be replaced.
If you frequently experience tripped circuits or deal with dimming lights, buzzing noises, and other issues, then your home wiring likely needs to be updated. Call an electrician for a professional inspection before you spend the money needed to replace wiring. An electrician can let you know if your issue is just one small problem in an otherwise OK home wiring situation, or if it requires a full replacement.
Yes. Unless you yourself are a professional electrician, you should hire a pro to update your wiring. Upgrading home wiring is a time consuming and complex task that if done wrong can lead to serious issues down the line. Don’t risk your safety, your family’s safety, and the safety of any future occupants in your home. Call an electrician to do any major home wiring work.

It’s undoubtedly a frustrating experience when one or more outlets stops working suddenly. Here are a few reasons that may have happened:
- The circuit breaker tripped.
- The wiring is damaged or old.
- The GFCI outlet shut off due to a short circuit.
- There’s a bad wiring connection.
Electrical outlets can be wired to a switch. Many people find this convenient, as they can keep lamps plugged in and flip the wall switch to control it. One possible indication that an outlet is switch-controlled is that the three-prong outlet is installed upside down. If you no longer want an outlet to be controlled with a switch, it’s best to call a licensed electrician, as rewiring will be necessary.
According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), yes, light switches need to be grounded if you’re installing a new switch. However, if you’re replacing a switch, a ground is not required. It is common to find switches in older homes where there is no equipment grounding conductor.

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