New Receptacles and Switches
What They Are and Why They’re Important in Alberta?
As homes age and electrical standards evolve, upgrading receptacles (outlets) and switches becomes an important part of maintaining a safe, functional, and modern household. Whether you’re renovating, improving energy efficiency, or ensuring compliance with the Canadian electrical code, replacing old electrical components with new receptacles and switches is a smart investment.
Suppose you are renovating your house, improving energy efficiency, or ensuring compliance with the Canadian electrical code. In that case, it is always a good idea to replace the old electrical components in the house, especially new receptacles and switches. Receptacles are the devices that allow you to plug in appliances and devices, and switches control the flow of electricity. This is always a smart choice as the house ages, as the newer models come with advanced safety features, improved energy efficiency, and better design options for modern homes.
Why You Need New Receptacles and Switches in Alberta?
Homeowners need new receptacles and switches for multiple reasons. Over time, receptacles and switches wear out from years of use. A worn or damaged receptacle or switch can prevent appliances, electronics or light fixtures to operate properly and can also be a shock or fire hazard.
Modern receptacles and switches bring a new level of safety, convenience and style to your home. Installing tamper resistance receptacles helps prevents young children from electric shock. GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter receptacles in kitchens, bathrooms and home exteriors reduce the risk of electric shock in wet areas. AFCI arc fault circuit interrupters reduce the risk of fire from faulty wiring.
Keeping your receptacles and switches current with requirements of the Canadian electrical code ensures compliance and also reduces fire risks. Second, New outlets include a tamper-resistant feature to protect children, as well as they have ground fault circuit interrupters in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoors to prevent shock risks. They also have arc-fault circuit interrupters that help prevent fires caused by faulty wiring.. Modern features like USB charging ports in outlets, smart switches for home automation, and lighting controls bring a new level of style and convenience to your home.
Ready to update the receptacles and switches in your home? Call Halo Power Solutions for your complimentary quote and update your safety and style.