Electric Power Outlet Services in Katy

How often do you plug and unplug a device or appliance? Eventually, those outlets need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear. Our experts at West Houston Electric can handle your electrical outlet service needs in Katy and the West Houston area.

Give our Memorial electricians a call today at (832) 925-4669 for a free estimate on replacing the outlets in your home.

How Does a Socket Work?

AC electrical sockets allow electricity to flow via alternating current to any piece of equipment plugged into it.

Sockets vary by the following criteria:

• Current rating
• Shape
• Voltage rating
• Size
• Type of connector

Different Kinds of Electrical Sockets

AC electrical sockets allow electricity to flow via alternating current to any piece of equipment plugged into it. There are a variety of different types you can install in your home.

Here are some different electrical sockets commonly installed in the home:

• 20A Outlets: These outlets are designed to handle more demanding devices without tripping the breaker. These will usually be installed where heavy appliances are used like utility closets and kitchens.
• Switched Outlets: These outlets replace one of the receptacles with a switch.
• USB Outlets: The modern home has arrived. These provide receptacles for USB cords alongside two normal receptacles.
• Smart Outlets: These can be hooked up to your smart phone and turned on and off through that device.
• AFCI Outlets: These are 'arc fault circuit interrupters'. These prevent against electricity jumping between wires and starting fires.
• GFCI Outlets: Read more below.

Your GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Outlet

A GFCI is typically installed in outdoor areas or in damp areas in your home. Your GFCI will detect when a current is flowing through an unintentional path, such as through a person or water. It will then shut off the electric power circuit that is providing electricity to that outlet.

These types of outlets are used to prevent electric shock, which can cause severe bodily harm or fires. Our highly trained electricians in Katy can safely and efficiently install one of these in your home, bathroom, or kitchen.