Outlets — Installation & Replacement

Dead outlets, loose plugs, or not enough places to charge? We install new receptacles and replace worn or unsafe ones—cleanly, to code, and with the right features for each room.

When to replace/add outlets

• Loose/heat-stained receptacles or cracked faces
• Two-prong (ungrounded) outlets you want to modernize
• Kitchens/baths need GFCI protection or more circuits
• Outdoors/garage: weather exposure or corroded devices
• You need USB-C/USB-A charging or 20A circuits for appliances

The right outlet for the location

• GFCI (kitchen, bath, garage, exterior, laundry, basements)
• AFCI/combo protection where required by code
• Tamper-resistant (TR) for child safety throughout the home
• Weather-resistant (WR) with in-use covers outdoors
• USB-C/PD and combination switches/receptacles where useful

Code & safety notes (simple)

• Kitchens typically require 20A small-appliance circuits with GFCI.
• Ungrounded (two-prong) walls? We can add grounding, or install GFCI “no equipment ground” labeled replacements where wiring upgrades aren’t feasible.
• Aluminum branch circuits (’60s–’70s)? We use listed connectors to pigtail to copper or propose rewiring.
• We verify box fill, proper terminations (no back-stab), and solid grounding/bonding.

What to expect on site

1. Diagnostic & layout: test circuits, check panel capacity, confirm locations.
2. Options & written pricing after the visit: device types (GFCI/TR/USB), finish/colors, any circuit upgrades.
3. Professional install: correct wiring, secure mounting, labeled breakers, tidy plates.
4. Test & verify: GFCI/AFCI function, polarity, and load checks; cleanup.
5. Warranty: 6-month workmanship warranty; extended coverage for VoltyxCare+ members.

Schedule a licensed electrician for on-site outlet installation or replacement: 510-400-6425.