Electrical Switch & Outlets Service Near Charlotte, NC

For most modern homes, you should be able to use the existing circuits when you install a new outlet. It is highly recommended to have a licensed electrician install any circuits and/or outlets in your home as electrical work can be very hazardous, potentially resulting in electrical shock or fire. Our lighting experts at Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical have all of the knowledge, skills, and experience to properly install any circuits or outlets you need put in your home.

The average cost around the country to install an electrical outlet is $160. The price will depend on a few things that your Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical electrician will determine after assessing your home. Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical always offers a fair and honest free price quote before ever doing any work.

Generally speaking, a modern bedroom will need one outlet for every 12 feet of wall space, with a minimum of one outlet on each of the walls in the room. It also comes down to preference as well. Some homeowners prefer to have additional outlets in their rooms. A Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical certified electrician can also help guide you as to how many outlets would be appropriate for each room in your home.

No, USB/Smart outlets do not require special wiring. You should be able to just connect them to your current electrical circuit. If you are having trouble, have a professional Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical electrician take a look.

While it is possible to install an outlet yourself, it is advised to have a licensed electrician from Dilling Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical do the job as electrical work is often complex and can cause serious hazards such as electric shock and/or fire, if not done properly. Our licensed electricians have gone through the proper training and passed certifications that provide them the skills, knowledge, and experience to install outlets and other electrical systems safely and correctly.

The three different grades of outlets include homeowner outlets which are intended for residential use in homes where devices are not constantly running, commercial outlets which are intended for commercial use in locations that require devices to be running fairly constantly, and lastly, hospital outlets which are for use in medical environments where devices absolutely need to be running at all times.