Upgrade Your Adairsville Home With Professional Outlet Installation
You don’t have to feel limited to where you can use your appliances, chargers, etc. While outlet installation may seem like a simple project, many considerations should be taken into account to provide you with lasting satisfaction. Wherever you need a new outlet, EaZy Electrical & Plumbing can help you decide on the optimal location for accessibility and safety.
Call 770-769-4033 today to schedule your standard or GFCI outlet installation in and around Adairsville, GA.
The Importance of GFCI Outlets
You might want to replace your non-GFCI outlets with GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets, or you may be interested in a GFCI outlet from the get-go. You can identify them by their “reset” and “test” buttons. These are a few common questions about these outlets before installation:
How does a GFCI outlet work?
These outlets are meant to save your life if your appliance short circuits. Without protection, you could be instantly electrocuted in the event of a ground fault, which is the most common type of short circuit. With a circuit interrupter, the current will immediately be stopped before it can reach you. It is a safety feature like an electrical panel or home surge protector.
What causes a GFCI outlet to trip?
The same things that cause a GFCI outlet to trip are the ones that are potentially fatal in an unprotected outlet. They include worn insulation and water or dust interference.
Where are GFCI outlets usually located?
By law, you need to have them in high-risk areas like your bathroom and kitchen, and there are many other places a professional can identify for you.
Electrical Outlet Installation FAQs
Installing a new electrical outlet typically takes between 1-2 hours for a standard installation when performed by a qualified electrician. This timeframe includes cutting the opening, mounting the electrical box, running wires, making connections, and testing the completed outlet. However, several factors can extend this time: older homes may require additional work to meet current codes, masonry walls are more challenging than drywall, and installations requiring new circuit breakers or extended wiring runs from the panel can take 3-4 hours or longer. Permit requirements and inspections may add additional time to the overall project timeline.
Electrical boxes for outlet installation require specific depth measurements to ensure safety and proper function. Standard boxes should be at least 2 inches deep for 14-gauge wire circuits and 2.25 inches deep for 12-gauge wire circuits. The National Electrical Code mandates minimum box volume based on the number and size of conductors, devices, and fittings contained inside. Single-gang boxes typically require 16-20 cubic inches of space. Shallow boxes (less than 1.5 inches) are inadequate for most installations. Old-work boxes used in retrofits may have different requirements than new-construction boxes. Please always make sure the box provides adequate space for wire bending and heat dissipation to prevent dangerous overcrowding.
Standard residential circuits have specific load limitations that determine the maximum number of electrical outlets per circuit. For a 15-amp circuit, the general guideline allows for up to 10 outlets, while a 20-amp circuit can typically support up to 13 outlets. However, these are not absolute rules. The actual capacity depends on what's being plugged in and the anticipated load. Bedroom circuits might accommodate more outlets than kitchen circuits where high-draw appliances are used. The National Electrical Code doesn't specify a maximum number but requires load calculations to prevent circuit overloading. Dedicated circuits are required for major appliances like refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves to ensure electrical safety and prevent nuisance tripping of breakers.
Get a Safe Outlet Installation When You Call EaZy
We’re a small, family-operated, and professionally licensed company. We want to make sure you get what you want by forming a trustworthy relationship with you that includes honesty every step of the way. Our prices are flat-rate, which means they won’t go up no matter how long we’re there.
Contact us online or call EaZy Electrical & Plumbing at 770-769-4033 to increase the convenience and safety of your home with professional outlet services!