Electrical Outlet + Switch Repair

If your electrical switch, light switch or wall outlet has stopped working, or you want to add new outlets or replace a circuit breaker, an electrician is the best person for the job. Even though it’s possible for homeowners to repair or install electrical switches and outlets themselves, electrical work is often difficult and dangerous and requires special tools. Many people prefer not to tinker with their electrical system for safety reasons. Unlike Wile E. Coyote, you don’t have endless lives. So unless you’re a knowledgeable electrician—don’t mess with anything beyond the basics in order to save money. For any kind of electrical rewiring, tinkering with an electric fireplace, hanging new lights, or installing new fixtures…definitely call in a pro. It’s not worth the shock.
 

Installing or replacing an electrical outlet is one of the simpler electrical tasks in any home, taking on average just 15-30 minutes to complete. The electrician will probably completely turn off the electricity at the breaker before starting the job, and will check for signs of failing or dangerous wiring near the outlet. The type of light switch you need replaced or the type of outlet replacement you need will affect the overall cost of an electrical service repair, as will several other factors.