Wondering if you should consider scheduling a switch and outlet replacement in Richmond, VA? When you really stop to think about it, how often do you use the switch and outlets in your home? We’re guessing a lot! Between the blender, the vacuum cleaner, and your curling iron, your outlets are used almost constantly. We charge our phones with them, run our TVs, and light our homes.
Undoubtedly, we’d all be a little lost without our outlets. While they are made to last for a long time, they most certainly do not last forever. Because of how long they last, it can be easy to miss when you do need an outlet or switch replacement.
Professional Switch Replacement in Richmond
The outlets and switches in your home were made to last for years. However, that doesn’t mean they’ll last forever. Your home’s outlets and switches are used almost constantly. Over years and years time, that’s a lot of wear and tear. Eventually, they are going to wear out. You might notice loud buzzing, heat coming from the outlets, and loose plugs when this happens. This can be dangerous as it can cause an electrical fire to start. If you notice these signs, you’ll want to call our professional electricians to take a look and see if an outlet replacement needs to be scheduled.
Light switches work on an easy-to-understand principle. When a light switch is turned on, it allows electricity to flow through the circuit giving the light the power it needs to light up. When the light switch is turned off it cuts the flow of electricity cutting the light off from its power source. A rattle or slight buzzing noise after you’ve switched the light off can be an indicator that the components responsible for carrying the voltage are wearing out. Outlets are no more complicated than light switches. They’re designed to clamp and hold the two-prong plugs from your lamps, chargers, or vacuum cleaner. When they begin to wear out, they get stiff and no longer have the flexibility and give in order to hold the plugs in. If your plugs aren’t staying in the outlet, this can be an electrical shock hazard.
- Buzzing sounds coming from light switches
- Heat around light switches and outlets
- Stiff, loose outlets
- Outdated outlets that only allow for two-pronged plugs
Have you noticed any of these signs? Our electricians are skilled in switch replacement and outlet replacement services. Avoid electrical shock and fire hazards by getting a team that cares on the phone immediately.
Richmond’s Go-To Outlet Replacement Team
We’re a heating and cooling, electrical, and plumbing company with years of experience under our belts. Our company was founded in 1984 and has serviced hundreds of thousands of homes in the Richmond area. We’re proud to be working to improve homes one at a time for all these years.
We are a Christian company that believes in and practices the Golden Rule-treating others as we want to be treated. We’re dedicated to keeping you safe and comfortable in your home. We offer the Whole Home Comfort Plan, 24/7 emergency service, and flexible financing on approved credit.
Call our dedicated team today if you need switch and outlet replacement in the Richmond area. We are always happy to help you!
