3 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Outlets

We've seen rapid upgrades in technology over the past ten years. Most of us keep up with new technology like smartphones, tablets, appliances, and large flat-screen TVs but has your home's electrical system kept up with these upgrades? If your home is more than ten years old, it's likely that it hasn't. Read on to find out 3 signs that your outlets are behind the times. 


Sign #1 Two Prong Outlets 

Problem: 

For one, if your home still has two-prong outlets, you won't be able to plug in 3-prong prong appliances and electronics. However, this might be the least of your worries. Two-prong outlets can be a huge safety risk due to electrical shock and risking frying your electronics. 

Solution: 

You'll need to replace the two-prong outlets with three-prong outlets, but not so fast - in addition to changing out the outlet, you'll need to also rewire the panel with a 3-wire circuit. The prong is for grounding, without rewiring the circuit, you won't get the enhanced safety. 

Sign #2 You Experience a Shock in Your Bathroom 

Problem 

If you got shocked in your bathroom it's likely that you don't have GFCI outlets installed. GFCI outlets have "test" and "reset" buttons on the receptacles. If water gets into the outlet, the outlet immediately stops flow of current and prevents it from flowing into you. 

Solution 

Call a licensed electrician at the Lake of the Ozarks to upgrade your bathroom outlets to GFCI outlets. It's not worth yours or your family's safety to not have GFCI outlets in high moisture areas like bathrooms, kitchens, and garages. 

Sign #3 Your Worried About Your Kids Safety Around Outlets 

Problem: 

If you've got small children running and crawling around your home it's not a matter of if they will stick an object into an outlet, it's when. Upgrading your outlets to childproof outlets is simple, and relatively inexpensive. 

Solution: 

There are many solutions to upgrading your outlets but the best way is to install tamper-resistant receptacles. These outlets require equal pressure in all prolongs before electricity will flow. They are very simple for adults to use, but they still provide the enhanced safety needed for small curious fingers. 



Catalyst Electric wants to help keep your family safe. If you need to upgrade your outlets, give our electrical contracting company at the Lake of the Ozarks a call. We are committed to providing our clients with code-compliant electrical work and making sure your electrical system is safe. Call Catalyst Electric and we will install new outlets and ensure your home's electrical system is up to code.

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