Start the New Year With Electrical Upgrades
As the new year kicks off, it’s the ideal opportunity to start mapping out the home improvement projects you want to take on throughout the year. Planning allows homeowners to avoid the pitfalls of normal weekend warrior projects like going over budget and projects going over schedule. This year, ensure that home improvement projects go smoothly, whether they are DIY projects or if the services of a professional are needed. However, all electrical work should be done by professionals. Here are a few recommended electrical improvements to make around the home.
Install Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans were among the first attempts at indoor cooling when electricity became available, and they remain one of the most beneficial electrical fixtures in a house. Without them, a home misses the comfort and ambiance a ceiling fan can provide year-round. During the summer, ceiling fans should spin counterclockwise to supply a cooling breeze and make the home seem cooler than it is. If used correctly, these devices can help lower utility bills.
Ceiling fans can save money in the summer and keep the home warmer in the winter. By reversing the fan's direction in the cooler months, warm air that typically pools near the ceiling can be pushed into living spaces without creating a draft. Install stylish ceiling fans in bedrooms and living spaces for cheap and easy upgrades to the home.
Upgrade the Indoor Lighting and Switches
As energy prices rise and people become more climate-conscious, technology has improved to help homeowners keep up with the times. New LED lighting can be installed in every space in the home to provide adequate lighting for any activity. LED lighting is versatile and has countless styles to fit existing or new designs. Improvements can be made fairly cheaply, and because LEDs are energy efficient and last longer, the upgrades can save homeowners money.
While making lighting upgrades, changing out switches is a good idea. Light switches have a life expectancy of about 10 years, and most people neglect to upgrade them. New light switches work perfectly with new LED lighting because dimmable LEDs need the right switches to power them. Installing LED dimmers around the home can give the homeowner flexibility with their lighting to make workspaces more usable and living spaces more comfortable.
Replace Old Wires and Outlets
Upgrading a home's wiring is a big project. It often involves opening up walls to remove old wiring and install newer, safer wiring. Since a home improvement project is underway, it is best to do this during a renovation or when the wiring is old or damaged. Neglecting to upgrade faulty wiring can lead to problems like unreliability and even safety issues like electrical fires.
Electrical outlets are easier to upgrade since they serve living spaces. Replacing outlets in a home can be done in a few hours and will not cost too much. The main reason outlets need to be upgraded is if they are old or damaged. Over time, they can develop problems that increase the risk of shocks and fires. Regardless of the state of the wiring, new outlets can improve the reliability of the electrical grid in the home and keep the home safer.
About All Services
All Services offers on-the-spot pricing for most upgrades around the home. They also handle commercial electrical troubleshooting and installations. Call today for electrical services in Crown Point, IN.
