Outlets and switches are the parts of your home’s electrical system you touch every single day, and they’re also some of the most common things to wear out, fail, or simply not exist where you actually need them. Fountain installs, replaces, and adds outlets and switches throughout the home, from a single worn-out receptacle to wiring an entire room’s worth of new ones during a renovation.
Residential Electrical
OUTLET & SWITCH INSTALLATION
Function Where You Need It
- Add outlets in rooms that never had enough to begin with.
- Replace worn, loose, or non-functioning outlets and switches.
- Install dimmer, timer, and smart switches wherever you want more control.
- Upgrade to USB-integrated outlets for modern charging convenience.
Real Safety, Not Just Convenience
- Replace outlets showing signs of heat damage or discoloration.
- Correct ungrounded or improperly wired outlets in older homes.
- Fix loose connections before they become a fire risk.
- Bring older rooms up to current code requirements.
Done Right, Not Just Done
- Properly matched outlets and switches for each room's actual use.
- Clean, professional installation with no exposed or patched wiring.
- Licensed work that won't cause problems at your next home inspection.
- Straightforward pricing with no surprises once the job starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions
How do I know if an outlet needs to be replaced?
A few clear warning signs: the outlet feels warm to the touch, you smell a faint burning odor near it, a plug feels loose or falls out on its own, or the outlet has visible scorch marks or discoloration. Any of these means it's time to have it looked at, not just replaced with an identical one, since the cause behind the damage matters too.
Can you add an outlet to a room that doesn't have enough?
Yes, this is one of the most common requests we get, especially in older homes where a bedroom or living room might only have one or two outlets total. We can run a new circuit or extend an existing one to add outlets exactly where you need them, whether that's behind a desk, next to a bed, or spaced around a room properly.
What's the difference between a regular switch and a smart switch?
A standard switch simply turns a circuit on or off. A smart switch adds features like scheduling, dimming, remote control through an app, or voice control through a smart home system, without needing to replace the light fixture itself. If you're interested in smart switches, let us know what system you're using (or planning to use) so we can make sure everything's compatible.
Are all outlets required to be grounded?
Modern code requires grounded, three-prong outlets throughout most of the home. Many older homes still have ungrounded two-prong outlets, which aren't just inconvenient for modern plugs, they're a real safety gap since a ground wire is what gives fault current somewhere safe to go. We can evaluate your home's wiring and correct ungrounded outlets as part of an installation or upgrade.
How long does it take to replace or add a few outlets?
A straightforward swap of existing outlets is usually quick, often under an hour for a handful of them. Adding new outlets where none existed takes longer since it involves running wiring, not just connecting to what's already there. We'll give you a clear time estimate before starting any job.
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