Are you living in an older home, and there aren’t enough power points to support your range of appliances? Do you want more flexibility with a USB socket added to your power points? Or is it the messy wiring behind the panel that is dangerous?
At O’Brien Electrical Port Macquarie, our licensed and qualified electricians make sure you have the best electricity system for your needs.
Benefits of installing power points in your home
• Increased safety: Modern switches have additional safety features like surge protectors and temperature control – not to mention they can hold more devices in comparison to older versions!
• Time-saving: Your laptops and phones will charge a lot quicker, even with multiple appliances and devices being plugged in at the same time.
• Aesthetically pleasing: Upgraded designs fit the modern interior of your home as they now come in a range of colours.
• More efficient: With USB sockets, you can charge multiple devices at once.
If you’re noticing that your fuses are usually blown or the lights in your home or office flicker, this is a major sign that you need to upgrade your switchboard. If you don’t upgrade, it increases the risk of power outages and electrical fires too, which is highly dangerous for you and your family.
You don’t want to overload your current switchboard with too many new wall sockets. On the other hand, your switchboard will be able to handle a single additional power point.
Our power point installation services
Not only will our expert and skilled electricians get the job done to the highest standard in your residential, commercial, or industrial property, but they will also provide the best customer service. However, you don’t have to take our word for it. With over 40 years of experience, we have hundreds of jobs and projects under our belt – have a read of our customers’ reviews online!
You’ll be pleased to know that we’re available 24/7 for your electrical needs, servicing Port Macquarie and surrounding areas.
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What do we offer?
New power point installations and upgrades
Unfortunately, many older buildings do not have enough power points. By installing another socket to your current switchboard, you can increase your power sources, keeping everyone happy.
Installing USB sockets
Easy to fit and replace, USB sockets have become truly popular over the last few years.
Wall socket testing and inspection
Our qualified team will help keep your home and office secure. Regular wall-socket tests and inspections will increase your protection against fire risks and electric shocks.
Safety switch testing
Our trained electricians will help you identify and fix electrical issues in your properties.
From replacing ceramic fuses for RCDs to rewiring and tidying the cables behind your panel, no job is too big or too small for us.
If you are looking for a professional electrician to install your power point, look no further. We have the experience and expertise required to get the job done right.
You need to get your electrical installation done right the first time. To do that, you need a qualified electrician who is experienced and has all the tools they need to complete any job. Most importantly, though, you want an electrician who can be trusted.
Our team of licensed electricians are highly trained professionals with thousands of satisfied customers. We have built our reputation on providing our customers with exceptional services at affordable prices.
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Whether you want an electrical outlet installed in your kitchen, bathroom, garage or office space, our experienced electricians will ensure everything meets building codes and regulations. Our services include wiring new homes from scratch and rewiring old buildings to meet current safety standards.
Power outlet repairs and replacement
If you have an outdated power outlet, it could be dangerous for your family and employees. We are a team of experts who have been installing power outlets for years, and we know how important it is that they meet code requirements.
If your outlets are broken, worn out, or just not working the way they should be, we can help. Our technicians have years of experience and will fix your problem in no time at all.
All of our work is guaranteed, and we offer free estimates on repairs before any work begins. You don’t want to wait until there’s an emergency to find out if your outlets are safe, so let us take care of them now.
The modern home has more electronic devices and gadgets than ever before, which often means customers are looking for new power points to accommodate them. These include indoor and outdoor power points, with more people looking to entertain and relax outside with televisions, cooking appliances and sound systems included in patio and gazebo areas.
Unfortunately, this has also led to an increase in people overloading existing power points to cater for all of the technology and appliances they want to run. This is not advised as it can overload your electrical system and lead to your power cutting out because the switchboard has tripped, leading to burned-out power points and potentially creating a fire hazard at your home or business.
There are two ways to avoid this. Firstly, you need to ensure that your home or business has the right number of power points installed and that you are not overloading the system. Secondly, you need to ensure that certain power points are not being overloaded, which causes an imbalance that your switchboard is unable to handle.
This is all part of the process of hiring a licenced electrician from O’Brien Electrical Port Macquarie. Our team will not only provide expert power point installation services but will run the required tests to ensure your system is capable of handling it. We will advise you how much load your system can take and whether upgrades may be required for your safety and continuity of power.
Where do I need to install new power points?
There are many places people don’t consider when planning the electrics in their homes. Our lifestyles have changed, which means our power consumption has changed as well. That means there are places we would install power points where there were previously none, including:
The hallway: This is mainly for cleaning purposes. Vacuum and steam cleaners are usually restricted by a power cord and often will not stretch down the length of the hallway. Some people like to have free-standing lighting in their hallways as well. This can provide soft lighting for nighttime so you are not stumbling your way through looking for the light switch.
Beside the couch: Usually, all of the power points in the living room are centred around where the television and its associated devices are, but the need to charge our mobile phones, tablets and other devices while we relax is real.
Outside: The deck has traditionally been a place free of power points, but people love to have their devices outside now, including mood lighting, sound systems, fridges, televisions and more.
How do I know if my current power points are overloaded?
Limited power point availability (especially in older homes) can lead to people overloading a single socket with multiple devices.
Double adapters and power boards are usually fine and were designed for this purpose, but some people will piggyback these powerboards, plugging one board into another. This can put a serious strain on the socket and your overall system.
Every appliance draws a different amount of power as well. If you start plugging too many high amp appliances into a single socket, it can also cause problems.
If you find that your power is constantly dimming, lights are flickering or your safety switch is being triggered, then it is highly likely that you have an overloaded power point, a faulty appliance or an electrical issue. A certified electrician should be called to investigate the cause in all instances.
Can you move power points?
Sometimes, you may find that you have a power point in a location where it is not being used, while there is demand for a socket in another location. A certified electrician can relocate this power point on my occasions. Depending on the age and condition of the old plug, the electrician may disregard that old equipment and install a brand new, upgraded power point for you. The old electrical outlet is then removed, so there is no risk of overloading your system.
How much does it cost to install?
It will usually only cost around $150 to have a single power point installed or replaced. This depends on a range of factors, though, so give our team a call and get your free quote today.
Can I install an electrical outlet myself?
Installing a new power point or light switch is something that many people think they can do themselves. However, it’s important to remember that unless you are trained and qualified in the field of electricity, it could be dangerous for yourself or your loved ones. It might seem like a simple job, but risks are involved if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Is it legal for me to change a power outlet myself in NSW?
The short answer is no. To ensure electrical work is carried out safely in your home, only a licensed electrician can do any electrical installation. An Electrician’s Certificate of Compliance must be provided as proof to show that their installations comply with regulations and are safe.
How do I know my power outlet needs replacing?
An outlet is worn out when it fails to hold plugs correctly. This can be due to loose contacts inside the socket or poorly connected wires. You will also know that your power outlet needs replacing when you see a loose or wobbly connection. If the screws have become stripped, there is also an increased chance of water leakage due to aging and rusting materials within the plug casing itself.
Can I install a new power point myself?
No. Not only is it ill-advised for anyone to carry out electrical work without the proper training and credentials, but it is also against the law. Only a licenced, insured and certified electrician can carry out this sort of work.
When should I have my power points inspected?
It is advised that you have all of your electrical equipment and wiring inspected every two years. If you live in an older house where the electrical system has not been upgraded, you should have it inspected annually.
How do I know if a power point is faulty?
On many occasions, a faulty appliance could be the issue. Save the time and money of calling out an electrician by trying every appliance plugged into the socket one by one. If an individual appliance trips the breaker, then that appliance is faulty. If the breaker trips no matter what, there is likely a problem with the outlet.
Why are some power points not working?
If you find yourself in a position where some lights and power points are working, but half of them are not, it is likely a faulty appliance. This is causing issues on that particular circuit, which is why other outlets and lights are working fine. You need to unplug everything from the non-functioning power points and try them one by one to determine which appliance is faulty.
Contact us today
If you need assistance to add a power point, move one, upgrade your existing sockets or have an inspection to ensure all of your wiring is safe, call the expert team at O’Brien Electrical Port Macquarie.
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