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GFCI and AFCI outlets in Waterloo, IA
We don’t think much about the electrical outlets in our homes until something goes wrong with them. But they’re a vital part of our household lives, allowing to plug lights and appliances into the electrical grid of your Waterloo, IA home. When those outlets fail, they need to be replaced by a professional electrician. You may also need an electrician to install a new outlet in a new location, as well as replacing an existing outlet with a GFCI outlet or installing the existing circuit on an AFCI breaker.
For all of these operations, Waterloo, IA residents can depend on the friendly professionals at Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc to help. We can provide sound guidance on the best needs for your home, and perform the operation – whether it’s installation or replacement – with the care you’ve come to expect. Contact us today to get the process started.

GFCI outlets
It may surprise you to know that there are different types of outlets available, though a qualified electrician can install any that suit your needs. We usually recommend one of two different types of outlet for Waterloo, IA home. The first is GFCI outlets, which stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. It exists to protect people from electrical shocks by monitoring the current flowing through it. If the current shows signs of a surge or imbalance, a circuit breaker is triggered and the flow of electricity stops.
GFCI outlets are easy to install or replace, though they require the services of a professional electrician to do the job safely. Contact our trained and experienced team to get the job done right.
AFCI outlets
The second type of electrical outlet we recommend is AFCI, which stands for Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter. They’re required for all bedroom outlets in the United States as of 2014. They’re designed largely to prevent fires caused by electricity leaking out of damaged or compromised wiring. More conventional circuit breakers can’t respond to arcing electricity. AFCI outlets are designed to detect it and shut the circuit down before it causes any problems.
If your bedroom lacks such outlets, or you feel they might be necessary elsewhere in the home, call our trained team today. We can analyze your home and make recommendations as to existing outlets which could benefit from AFCI installation, as well as repairing existing AFCI units!
We cover the gamut of installation and repair
Every home is different and our electrical outlet needs are as unique as your own circumstances. It may mean that you need a new outlet installed in a spot to better accommodate your appliances. Or it could mean replacing an older or faulty outlet with a GFCI or AFCI outlet to better protect your home.
Regardless of what you need, a trained technician can make educated recommendations and perform the operation with confidence and skill. Our electrical outlets are one of the most important parts of our home electrical systems. Don’t leave them in the hands of second–rate electricians. Call us today and make sure the job is done right every time!
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