When you own a home, there are so many different things to keep an eye on. Repairs, renovations, upgrades – it can be easily to overlook some of the little things such as light switches and outlets.
Light switches and electrical outlets are an extremely important, but often overlooked, element of a home. If your home is an older one, it may have had the same electrical outlets and light switches for a long time. In this blog, we’ll go into why you should look into rewiring and upgrading your outlets and switches.
Reasons to Upgrade Your Light Switches and Electrical Outlets
There are many reasons to call an electrician and upgrade your switches and outlets, from safety reasons to practical ones. Here are some major ones.
1. Address Safety and Fire Hazards
Upgrading your light switches and electrical outlets is about more than just aesthetics – it can address important safety issues and fire hazards, especially if your home is on the older side.
Over time, your outlets may develop loose connections. These loose connections can lead to sparks, which are an extreme fire hazard. An upgrade eliminates these dangers.
Additionally, modern outlets have more tamper-proof features to protect against curious children inserting their fingers into the outlets and electrocuting themselves.
2. Improve Your Energy Efficiency
Changing out your outlets is about more than just safety too. Replacing your light switches and outlets with new ones can improve your energy efficiency, which means you’re saving money on your electrical bill. For example, installing a dimmer switch for your lights can reduce your energy consumption by letting you adjust your lights according to your needs.
You can also install programmable outlets to control some appliances and turn them off when you’re not using them, which reduces their power draw.
3. Improving the Electrical Performance and Reliability
Switch and outlet upgrades can greatly enhance the performance and reliability of your home’s electrical system. You’ll likely notice fewer electrical interruptions, such as flickering lights, appliances that don’t work properly, or sudden power loss.
Current outlets are also resistant to power surges, which helps to protect your devices from damage.
4. Implement Modern Technology
Modern technology can provide you with far more options for electrical outlets than the traditional ones. One example is USB compatibility. Many devices today run on USB power, so outlets that have USB ports are very useful in the home.
You may also find that modern appliances are not able to draw enough power from older outlets. Having an electrician upgrade your electrical outlets can ensure that the necessary electricity is delivered to the appliances that need it.
Black Forest Offers the Upgrades You’re Looking For
At Black Forest, we employ skilled electricians who can install new electrical outlets and light switches for you, ensuring everything is installed correctly. We provide electrical upgrade and rewiring services throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including East Gwillimbury, Bradford and Newmarket. We also offer comprehensive residential electrical services including EV charger installation, electrical renovations, and much more.
To request an estimate, please give us a call today.
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