The start of a new year is a great time to make home improvements that can enhance your daily comfort and functionality. One small but impactful upgrade is adding new outlets to your home or office. Whether you’re tired of battling for outlets in high-traffic areas or want to streamline your workspace, adding new outlets can make a big difference. At ProLectric Electrical Contractors, we’re here to help you kick off the year with a more convenient, well-equipped setup!
Why Add New Outlets?
We live in a world powered by devices, but many homes and offices just weren’t built with enough outlets to keep up. More often than not, we see rooms where power strips and extension cords are doing all the heavy lifting, which can get messy—and, frankly, isn’t the safest solution. Adding outlets where you need them can help you say goodbye to tangled cords and overloaded strips, giving you a cleaner, safer, and more organized space.
Where to Add Outlets?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Think about your daily routines and where you find yourself needing more power access. Here are some common areas that benefit from added outlets:
- Kitchen Counters: For anyone who loves cooking, the kitchen can be a hotspot for small appliances. With new outlets on your counter, you can run the coffee maker, toaster, blender, and phone charger all at once without playing musical outlets.
- Home Offices: With more people working from home, extra outlets are essential for plugging in computers, printers, and chargers without creating a tangled mess under the desk.
- Living Rooms: Mounting a TV? Surrounding yourself with charging stations for everyone’s devices? New outlets can help simplify your entertainment area and prevent everyone from fighting over the same charging port.
- Bathrooms: A double-outlet bathroom might have worked a few decades ago, but with hair dryers, electric razors, and other modern appliances, it can start to feel cramped. Adding outlets in the bathroom gives everyone a little more elbow room during the morning rush.
- Garage or Workshop: For anyone who loves working on home projects or hobbies, additional outlets in the garage or workshop can make it easier to plug in tools without stretching cords across the floor.
Types of Outlets to Consider
Upgrading is not just about quantity but also quality. Here are a few outlet types that might be worth considering for added safety, convenience, and functionality:
- USB Outlets: These are perfect for phone charging stations, allowing you to plug devices directly into the wall without an adapter. They’re great for kitchens, home offices, and bedrooms.
- GFCI Outlets: These are required by code in areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoors. GFCI outlets add extra safety by quickly shutting off power if there’s a risk of electric shock. If your home is older and doesn’t have these, it’s a smart upgrade.
- AFCI Outlets: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters are required in certain areas of newer homes and offer protection against electrical fires. Adding them to older homes can increase safety, especially in bedrooms.
- Smart Outlets: Want to control lights and devices remotely? Smart outlets make it easy to automate your home, and they’re a great addition to living rooms, offices, or even outdoor areas.
Why Choose ProLectric Electrical Contractors?
At ProLectric, we don’t just install outlets; we help you plan for future needs with expert insight on outlet placement and types. Our team will work with you to assess the best locations and ensure every new outlet is installed to the highest safety standards. Whether in a cozy home or a bustling office, we provide custom solutions to make your space more functional and safer.
Ready to Start the Year with a Smarter Setup?
Say goodbye to messy cords, tripping hazards, and daily power struggles. Adding new outlets is a simple upgrade that will improve convenience and safety for years to come. Contact ProLectric Electrical Contractors today to schedule your outlet installation and start the year with a setup that’s designed to make life a little easier!
