New Jersey Electricians

New Jersey Electrical Services

Common signs of an electrical problem

Keep an eye out for these signs that there’s something wrong with your system and it’s time to call an electrician: Circuit breakers that trip frequently Flickering lights Hot switch plates or outlets Electrical buzzing sounds Switches or outlets that shock you Burning or smoky smells that aren’t from cooking

Additionally, if you have two-prong outlets in your home, you will want an electrician to install grounded outlets and make sure your system is up-to-date.

If you find yourself using a lot of extension cords and you just don’t have enough outlets in your home, it’s a good idea to spend the money and time to get an electrician to install more outlets. It’s not safe to overload your system with a lot of extension cords, and it’ll be more convenient to finally have outlets where you need them.

If you notice anything unusual about your electrical system components, take the safe route and call an electrician as soon as possible.

Electrical inspections

If you’re experiencing some electrical problems, call a pro to inspect your system. Additionally, if you’ve just purchased a home, or it’s been over a year since you’ve had an inspection (or have never had one), schedule one with your Best Pick electrical contractor.

An electrical inspection means your electrician will inspect the following items:

• Meter socket
• Service cables
• Grounding system
• Main electrical panel
• Breakers
• GFCI outlets
• Surge protection
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

They’ll also check for hazards such as extension cords being used improperly or overloaded power strips.

When the inspection is done, you should receive a written report describing the findings of the inspection. If repairs are needed, your electrician should also provide a written estimate for the work.

Even if you don’t need work done, keep the electrical inspection wherever you keep your important records and documents. It’s important to have if you put your house up for sale or make a home insurance claim.

Upgrading electrical outlets

If you have an older home, chances are you still have two-prong outlets. Not only are these inconvenient, as many appliances and electronic devices have three-prong plugs, but they are also dangerous.

Two-prong outlets have no ground wire, which means you are at risk of being electrocuted, and anything plugged into that outlet could be affected by fluctuations in voltage. Simply installing a three-prong outlet in place of a two-prong will protect you from shock, but your electronic devices still won’t be protected from power surges.

Call an electrician to upgrade your two-prong outlets to three-prong outlets so you and your appliances and devices are protected. Or consider having your house rewired.

Rewiring

If you have an older home, you may need to get your electrical system rewired. Your service capacity, electrical panel, and wiring may all be inadequate for modern-day electricity needs and usage.

Your electrician can take a look at your system and provide a written estimate for the cost of upgrading your service, replacing your electrical panel, and rewiring your home.

While expensive, all of these improvements will make your home and your family much safer and life more convenient and easy.

The Best Picks for Electricians in New Jersey

Finding a reputable, experienced electrician isn’t easy. That’s why the Best Pick Reports survey team reaches out to New Jersey homeowners each year to find the best electrical companies in your area.

All Best Pick companies are fully vetted on a yearly basis to ensure that they provide high-quality work and excellent customer service. Our company qualification process means that the companies we recommend are the best of the best, and we’re proud to present the results of our surveys in a format that is clear and easy to navigate.

When you work with a Best Pick electrical contractor in New Jersey, you’ll have a great experience—we guarantee it.