Top 10 Electrical Home Improvements
The Top 10 Electrical Improvements to Make at Home
Being a homeowner is an incredible accomplishment but also comes with many responsibilities.
Electrical improvements are one of the most important yet underrated maintenance tasks to make sure your home remains safe, efficient and up-to-date.
From installing energy-efficient wiring to upgrading your lights, there are numerous easy electrical upgrades that can be made in your house. If you’re searching for a team who can provide high-quality electrical repairs in the North Shore, get in touch with us today!
In this blog post, our Level 2 electricians will walk through 10 electrical upgrades that will improve functionality, comfort, and safety!
Here are some suggestions for lighting:
Lighting is a key factor when it comes to creating the right atmosphere in your home. It can help set the right mood, show off architectural elements, and make rooms appear larger or more inviting. Improving functionality when it comes to lighting in your home is easier than you may think!
Here are four ways you can improve lighting in your house, creating a warm, inviting, and beautiful space.
1) Consider installing dimmer switches
To help set the ambience while entertaining guests, consider installing dimmers. Adjusting the brightness of lights can help create the mood when you’re hosting a dinner party and in general, add great impact to your interior styling.
2) LED Lighting
Did you know you can reduce your electricity bills, as well as decrease the risk of fire just by installing LED downlights? Many houses still have old halogen lights installed, which can consume as much as five times more power than LED.
LED lights last longer, consume less electricity, and look better – what’s not to love? Find out more about LED lighting in this blog post.
3) Sensor lighting
Sensors are a great way to improve your home safety, especially in outdoor areas prone to intruders. By setting up a sensor light, you get an added layer of security to your home.
Not to mention the convenience of not having to fumble for your keys in the dark!
Consider sensor lights at the front gate, garage, porch, and back door.
4) Smart lighting
Welcome to the future!
Smart lighting automation is becoming increasingly popular in the modern home, offering many innovative solutions for controlling your household environment.
In addition to enhanced convenience and improved energy efficiency, this technology creates the feeling of a lived-in home when you’re away, adding an extra layer of security.
With features such as automated timers and motion sensors that adjust the lights according to your preferences, this technology truly sets a new standard for comfort and convenience while ensuring that your residence remains well lit even when you are not around.
There is a wide range of easy-to-install retrofit solutions that put you in complete control of your lighting. Accessible through your smartphone, tablet or smart speaker (Google/Alexa), you can control your household from virtually anywhere in the world.
Electrical safety tips and improvements
So we’ve improved aesthetics and functionality; now it’s time to assess safety and ensure your home’s most important electrical devices and fixtures are in correct working order.
5) Switch to a 4-gang socket
Great for the bedside, home office or behind the TV, a 4-gang powerpoint will reduce the number of annoying power outages in your home.Since 4-gang powerpoints are made to handle heavier power loads, they can, therefore, handle multiple appliances at once such as computers, TVs and stereos. On the other hand, powerboards cannot, in which case your power will continue to trip.
6) Install USB powerpoints
USB outlets are now integrated into power so the need for bulky adaptors is no longer required. You can charge two smartphones at the same time while freeing up space for other electrical appliances such as a desk lamp or alarm clock.
It’s also perfect for the home office if you have multiple USB cables and computers running at the same time.
7) Replace switches
Cracked and broken switches can be incredibly dangerous. Besides looking unsightly, cracked, loose and broken switches can cause electrocution, injury, and, in some cases, death.
We Our electricians in Manly, NSW have even heard of instances where people have been zapped in the middle of the night using the bathroom switch, only to find it had become loose and exposed live parts inside.
8) Inspect all circuits
Electrical outlets can still pose a significant safety threat where circuits in a house are unprotected, even if there’s a safety switch. Often, the safety switch will only protect some circuits and therefore leave others exposed.
If you’re not sure about whether your entire house is protected, ask us to carry out an inspection of your switchboard.
9) Install a working smoke alarms
Many people do not realise that smoke alarms expire every 10 years, which can later cause issues if there is an accident and you submit an insurance claim (many policies have exclusions if there are no working smoke alarms).
Smoke alarm installation is vital for your home safety, so make sure it’s installed correctly and hasn’t passed its expiration date.
10) Organise an on-site electrical inspection!
Our electricians have the knowledge and expertise to identify safety and convenience issues in your home’s electrical system.
During the inspection, our qualified team will thoroughly check your electrical system for any defects; this includes testing for exposed wiring, circuit overloads, aged systems, faulty outlets, inadequate lighting, and other problems that can affect convenience and safety.
An electrical inspection delivers peace of mind to ensure that your family will be kept safe from potential electrical hazards.
Looking for ways to improve functionality and safety in the home?
Whether you’re renovating or simply want to upgrade to safer and more efficient fittings, these are just a few of the ways that you can improve your home’s electrical system.
Identifying smaller problems before they grow to become larger issues is key in protecting your home and your family, and can also save you time, money, and stress in the long run.
If you’re not sure about the health or condition of your home’s electrical system, have been putting off repairs for way too long, or would like the opinion of an expert North Shore electrician, we invite you to get in touch with Plateau Electrical today! Give us a call on (02) 9982 8668 or contact us online. We service everywhere from Wahroonga to Dee Why.
We’re also available 24/7 for those unexpected moments when you need an emergency electrician!
