Outlets and switches are the parts of your electrical system you touch every day, and they wear out. We replace failed outlets and switches, add new ones where you need them, and bring kitchens, baths, and outdoor circuits up to modern GFCI protection.
It is straightforward work, but it is still electrical work: correct devices, correct wiring, correct protection. Our electricians do it cleanly and test everything before they leave.
Dead Outlets and Switches That Quit
The most common repair call in any house: an outlet that stopped working, a switch that does nothing, a GFCI that will not reset. We test from the device back toward the panel to find where power stops, then fix that point.
Often the culprit is a tripped GFCI upstream — one GFCI protects every outlet downstream of it, so a bathroom GFCI can kill outlets in the garage. We trace it, reset or replace as needed, and verify the whole chain.
GFCI Protection Where It Belongs
Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas, garages, and outdoor circuits need ground-fault protection by code. Many older West Palm Beach homes predate those requirements entirely — two-prong outlets in a bathroom with no GFCI anywhere.
We add GFCI receptacles or GFCI breakers to bring these locations up to standard. It is one of the highest-value safety upgrades in an older home, and it is usually a quick job.
Two-Prong Outlets in Older Homes
Two-prong outlets are everywhere in the historic east-side neighborhoods, and they cause two problems: modern three-prong plugs do not fit, and there is no ground path for surge protectors or safety.
The fix depends on the wiring behind them. If a ground path exists, we install grounded receptacles. If it does not, GFCI protection provides code-compliant safety without a ground wire. We check each location and do what is correct for it.
Upgrades Worth Having
Beyond repairs, we install the devices that make daily life easier:
- Dimmers — matched to your bulbs and fixtures, no buzzing or flickering.
- USB outlets — charging built into the receptacle in kitchens, bedrooms, and offices.
- Tamper-resistant receptacles — required by code in new work, smart in homes with kids.
- Weather-resistant exterior outlets — built for Florida rain and salt air.
Common questions
Why did half my outlets stop working at once?
Usually a tripped GFCI upstream. One GFCI device protects every outlet downstream of it, so a bathroom or garage GFCI can take out outlets in other rooms. Press the reset button on every GFCI you can find; if they will not reset, call us.
Can you replace my two-prong outlets with three-prong?
It depends on the wiring. If a ground path exists, yes. If not, GFCI protection gives you code-compliant safety. We check each outlet before quoting.
My dimmer makes the lights buzz. Can you fix that?
Usually, yes. Buzzing dimmers are almost always a dimmer-bulb mismatch. We install a dimmer rated for your specific bulbs and fixtures.
Do outdoor outlets need special protection?
Yes — GFCI protection and weather-resistant devices with proper covers. Florida rain and salt air destroy standard indoor devices mounted outside.
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