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...