ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, DIMMERS, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLES

OUTLETS, SWITCHES AND DIMMERS INSTALLATION AND REPAIR

Standard household electrical outlets provide convenience to always have an outlet within easy reach. For instance, you might have noticed that hotels now have multiple outlets on their bedside tables to accommodate phones, computers chargers, tablets, usb connections and more. Those same convenient outlets are available at your home with a call to Britt Rice Electric. We can quickly add extra outlets where you need them so you can eliminate extension cords and power strips running across the floor.

UPGRADE YOUR OLDER 2-PRONG OUTLET TO 3-PRONG
Older homes have 2-prong outlets, safety code in newer homes requires a 120v hot wire, a neutral wire and a ground creating a 2-prong outlet. You may have experienced having to buy 3-prong to 2-prong adapters to plug in most all your electrical appliances. Fortunately, Britt Rice Electric can quickly rewire your home to modern standards of safety so you’ll no longer need adapters and can sleep peacefully knowing your home wiring is safe.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) OUTLET INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

In areas of your home near water or moisture like indoor sinks and outdoor outlets, the use of a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is required by the National Electrical Code (NEC). These devices help protect you if for example, a hair dryer slipped off the counter into the sink. Making sure your home is code compliant and safe is easy with a home electrical safety inspection by Britt Rice Electric. If you need a GFCI repaired or installed we can perform that service quickly and professionally to bring your home up to code and / or increase its safety.

SWITCHES AND DIMMERS INSTALLATION AND REPAIR

Take a moment to walk through your home. Are there any rooms or areas that could benefit from an additional wall switch or would be enhanced by a dimmer switch to control the lighting. These conveniences are easy for Britt Rice Electricians to quickly install and will add great value and convenience to your everyday living.

There are many new switch and dimmer designs that will add a designer touch and beauty to home to choose from. At Britt Rice Electric, we can help guide you through the options and get your choices installed safely and quickly.

WARNING SIGNS FOR WALL SWITCHES, OUTLETS AND DIMMERS SAFETY

The following list is to help guide you as a homeowner to be on the lookout for warning signs that an electrical fixture may have a problem that needs to be addressed with repair or replacement. It is important to not ignore these warning signs and not become complacent living with the problem as they may pose a potential fire hazard.

• Fixture doesn’t work.

• Strong burning order or appears to be burned or warm to touch.

• Sparks or shocks when turning on the switch.

• Tripped circuit breakers when you turn on the switch.

• A ‘crunchy’, ‘crackling’ or ‘sizzling’ electrical noise when turned on.

• Lights that flicker or ramp up in intensity after turning on.

• Rattling, loose or missing cover sockets and switches.

NFPA ELECTRICAL CODE AND SAFETY

The National Electric Code (NEC) was established by the National Fire Protection Association in 1897 and is updated every three years. It was created to protect residential and commercial property from potential hazards. The NEC is the standard for safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States.

Britt Rice Electricians are licensed, bonded and insured working to the highest electrical code standards available today. You can rest assured that a call to Britt Rice Electric will bring your home the professionalism it deserves when it comes to your home wiring safety.