ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND CIRCUITS

With the passage of time and frequent use, most electrical outlets become plagued with one or the other problems. Most homeowners keep ignoring them as long as they are working and allowing them to use appliances. However, if you hear sounds of sparking or when the socket becomes loose for plugs of your appliances, it is time to go for repair or replacement of electrical outlets and circuits. There is no need to wait till the time someone in your home receives an electric shock because of aging and broken electrical outlets.

If you plug in your charger in an electrical outlet and later find that your phone was not charging due to the loose socket, it is a sign that your electrical outlet needs replacement. Constant plugging in and out makes these outlets lose and the plug pins are not able to make secure connections.

The Yellow and discolored outlet is a sign that reminds you to have it inspected by a qualified electrician for proper working and efficiency. Sometimes the faceplate develops cracks which are also indicative of a potentially risky outlet for the users.

Are all outlets in your home in Knoxville two-pronged? If yes, then perhaps your home has not been grounded. With modern appliances all having three-pronged plug tops, it is necessary for you to get old two-pronged outlets changed with three-pronged outlets. Our electricians will do all the wiring in your home to make it grounded. If you are not prepared for a costly project, we can arrange dedicated lines to make sure you are able to operate modern appliances.

According to the standards set by National Electrical Code, all electrical outlets in a newly constructed home in Knoxville must have tamper-resistant outlets. If you are planning to sell your home, it is a prudent idea to replace all old electrical outlets with tamper-resistant outlets. These outlets are shock-proof in the sense that kids will not be electrocuted if they accidentally insert some foreign object inside their holes. These modern outlets are designed with doors that remain closed if a child pushes something in one of the holes and doors open when equal pressure is applied to the outlet holes.

You can make your home safe for kids and pets by changing your old electrical outlets with these tamper-resistant electrical outlets. Foster Electric is a fully licensed and insured electrical company with a team of skilled and experienced electricians. Call us at (865) 246-7037 for efficient and hassle-free repair and replacement of electrical outlets and circuits in your home.