At Joe O'Connell Electrical Contracting,
we know that our clients in
Billerica MA want their
experience to be professional and
efficient. They also require a wide
selection of electrical services
from us. Below are details for our
Dimmer Switches and Electrical Plugs
repairs and installation services
for Billerica MA.
Dimmer Switches & Electrical Plugs
Connecting and protecting electrical
loads is crucial to reliable,
efficient and safe power management
within a facility or at home in
Billerica MA.
We have been replacing and
installing switches, outlets
(including tamper resistant outlets) and
dimmers in the Billerica MA and local region for
years, so if you need these types of
services you don’t need to look any
further. If you need new wiring for
the increasing power demands of new
appliances in your older home or you
want to reduce the risk of fire due
to rotten or dried out wires, give
us a call and we’ll take care of
whatever needs you may have.
What are tamper-resistant
electrical receptacles and what is
the code requirement?
The National Electrical Code®(NEC®)
now requires new and renovated
dwellings to have tamper-resistant (TR)
receptacles. These receptacles have
spring-loaded shutters that close
off the contact openings, or slots,
of the receptacles. When a plug is
inserted into the receptacle, both
springs are compressed and the
shutters then open, allowing for the
metal prongs to make contact to
create an electrical circuit.
Because both springs must be
compressed at the same time, the
shutters do not open when a child
attempts to insert an object into
only one contact opening, and there
is no contact with electricity.
Tamper- resistant receptacles are an
important next step to making the
homes in Billerica MA a safer place for children.
Why require tamper-resistant
electrical receptacles?
Each year, approximately 2,400
children suffer severe shock and
burns when they stick items into the
slots of electrical receptacles. It
is estimated that there are six to
12 child fatalities a year related
to this.
If homeowners in Billerica MA do not have
children, are TR receptacles
required?
Yes. Owners or tenants of homes and
apartments in Billerica MA change frequently. In
addition, exposure to electrical
shock and burn accidents are not
limited to a child’s own home.
Children visit homes of relatives
and friends who don't have children
of their own. This requirement
ensures all new homes and apartments
are safe for children, whether the
home is their own or they are there
on a temporary basis.
Switch, Outlet and Dimmer
Replacement and Installation
Services
We can take care of all your needs
without costly and extensive work.
We can install floor outlets
underneath your wood floors,
reducing the risk of tripping over
unsightly extension cords. If you
have new appliances or a new home
entertainment system, we can install
direct lines to prevent tripped
breakers and also save energy.
Signs Your Switch Plates and
Outlets Need to be Replaced
If you notice any of these warning
signs, you should seriously consider
replacing your switch plates or old
outlets:
The outlet is warm or hot to
the touch.
You have missing, cracked or
broken cover plates.
You have a teardrop-shaped
outlet.
At Joe O'Connell Electrical Contracting,
our licensed electricians will get
whatever job you need in Billerica MA done quickly
and safely, and we will make sure
your home or business complies with
all local electrical codes.
Increasing the Safety of Your
Electrical Outlets in Billerica MA
You want your children to be as safe
as possible in your Billerica MA home, of course,
and one of the best ways of doing
that is changing your electrical
outlets. In order to make sure your
children are protected from
electrocution and/or shock, follow
these simple and effective steps:
Call our office to inspect your
outlets, especially if you have
an older home. One of the best
things you can do to increase
household safety is by upgrading
your outlets, as well as their
wiring at the electrical panel.
Use outlet covers to cover any
empty electrical outlets.
Children may try and insert
something they shouldn’t in an
uncovered outlet, and that could
lead to an electrical shock.
Plastic placeholders can
childproof your outlets and be
easily removed when you need to
use them.
Make sure all electrical cords
are secured and out of the reach
of children. In many instances,
a child has been hurt because he
or she saw a cord as a
plaything, or worse, something
to chew on. Buy cord keepers to
stow away any excess slack.
If you would like to learn more
about how to make your home or
business in Billerica MA as safe as possible, or to
schedule an appointment for switch,
outlet and dimmer service, give us a
call today.
