Electrical Outlet Installation in Webster and the Greater Rochester Area

Installing electrical outlets is a job best left to a professional, local electrician. For professional outlet installation in Rochester, trust the proven experts at Lon Lockwood Electric.

Your safety is priority #1. We’re here to help with power outlet installations and replacements, including ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). We can install USB outlets, too.

Call 585-766-4702 or contact us online now to schedule electrical outlet installation service in Rochester, Webster, and other nearby areas!

Wall Outlet Replacement

Cracked outlet plates, burnt outlet covers, and outdated outlet technology are tell-tale signs you need to replace wall outlets. Replacing outlets increases your home’s safety and enhances its aesthetic appeal. Replacing wall outlets in Rochester homes is one of our most common electrical services — call us if you have questions about upgrading your outlets. Call us at 585-766-4702 or contact us online!

GFCI Outlet Installation

The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires GFCI outlets in wet or damp locations, such as bathrooms and kitchens. GFCIs are designed to protect against electrical shock by interrupting household circuits when there is a difference between the currents in the hot and neutral wires.

Lon Lockwood Electric can install GFCI outlets in your Rochester home. If you need to replace GFCI outlets, we can do that, too. Call today to schedule an installation — 585-766-4702 or contact us online now!

USB Outlet Installation

USB electrical outlets are designed for devices that access power through their USB ports, such as as tablets, smartphones, laptops and desktop computers.

A major benefit of USB outlets is convenience: Installing USB outlets reduces how many plugs you have to carry around. Another advantage of installing USB ports is that USB outlets are universal for international travelers.

If you’re thinking of installing USB outlets in Rochester, call us — we can answer your questions and schedule an installation at your convenience.

Homeowner Tips & Resources

Is My Home Safe From Electrical Hazards?

Electrical hazards that can lead to serious injury often go undetected because electricity occurs silently behind the scenes.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) there were 400 accidental electrocutions in 2000. Many of these involve items you unconsciously use every day. It is important to recognize hazards before they cause a serious injury, disability or fatality.

Need an expert electrician to evaluate how safe your home’s electrical outlets are? Just call Lon Lockwood at 585-766-4702 or contact us online now!

Am I At Risk of Being Electrocuted?

Electrocution occurs when the body provides the most direct pathway for electrical current to reach the ground. If a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is installed in the home, electrocution can be prevented. A GFCI detects any change in electrical current and abruptly switches off the power before electrocution can occur.

Not only are GFCIs a great way to protect you from potential electrocution, the National Electrical Code requires GFCI protection for most outdoor receptacles, bathroom receptacle circuits, garage wall outlets, kitchen receptacles, and ALL receptacles in crawl spaces and unfinished basements. Is your home protected with GFCIs?

Is My Home at Risk of Electrical Fire?

The CPSC estimates that annually, over 165,000 fires are caused by faulty electrical wiring. Arcing faults are one of the major reasons these electrical fires are started. When an arc occurs, it generates high temperatures that often exceed 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This high-intensity heat may ignite surrounding material like wood or insulation and quickly spread fire throughout your home.

An arcing fault is a dangerous electrical problem caused by damaged, overheated, or stressed wiring, cables, or appliances. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reports an absence of AFCIs as one of the three primary residential hazards associated with burns and fire-related injuries.

AFCIs continuously monitor electrical current flow and determine when there is unwanted arcing. Once unwanted arcing is detected, the AFCI trips the internal contacts and immediately turns off the circuit, reducing the chances of an electrical fire. Arc fault circuit interrupters are among the easiest and most cost-effective home electrical safety devices you can have installed.

Minimize the risk of an electrical fire at your Rochester-area home. Call Lon Lockwood at 585-766-4702 or contact us online to schedule electrical outlet service in Webster or Rochester, NY!

What Causes Arc Faults?

• Pinched or pierced insulation on construction wires or cords
• Wires punctured by nails or screws when hanging things like pictures
• A chair leg sitting on an extension cord
• Cracked insulation on wire or cords from age, heat, chemical erosion or stress
• Overheated wires and cords caused by overloading home electrical circuits
• Loose or improper connections
• Frayed or ruptured extension cords or appliance cords
• Electrical appliances that have damaged electrical parts
• Moisture or contaminants between conductors of different voltage
• Electrical wire insulation that has been chewed on by rodents