Do You Have Enough Outlets In Your Home?
Many older homes only have one or two outlets per room, which is not nearly enough to accommodate today’s high-tech homeowner. The use of extension cords in homes is the number one cause of household electrical fires. Building codes have since been amended to add additional outlets but many homes still lack the proper number of receptacles needed. TE Certified can install an electrical outlet anywhere in your home, right where you need it the most. We install additional outlets for flat-screen TVs, holiday lights, ironing boards, table lamps, floor lamps, and more.
Safety Is Always A Priority
Ungrounded outlets lack a ground wire to protect you from electric shock. A ground wire provides a safe path away from you back into the ground if there is a short. Grounding also protects appliances from electrical damage. This is why many appliances have a three-prong plug.
A two-prong outlet does not have a ground wire, which prevents a homeowner from plugging in appliances or electronics that require grounding. Sometimes, people may unknowingly replace a two-prong outlet with a three-prong outlet without adding a new wire with a ground. This creates a major hazard and is potentially dangerous to anyone using that outlet. This is why replacing a two-prong outlet with a three-prong outlet without running a new wire is illegal in Georgia.
Tamper-resistant outlets are designed to prevent injury or death to children by preventing the insertion of any device (pen, paper clip, etc.) into the outlet other than an electrical plug. The new outlet now has a special cover and looks like a regular outlet. These outlets have been used successfully in doctor’s offices, schools, and nurseries. Georgia now requires tamper-resistant outlets in residential dwellings. Many electricians ignore this new code and continue to install cheaper, outdated outlets to save money. We only install tamper-resistant outlets. We will never install an inferior outlet in your home. Check your outlets for the “TR” label to make sure your home is as safe as it can be.
Efficient Service You Can Depend On
If you need outlet repairs, installation or other electrical services contact us or call 770-667-6937 for more information!
