Outlets, Switches, GFCI and Rewiring in Middle Tennessee
- Licensed and insured plumbing, HVAC and electrical techs
A dead outlet, a switch that sparks, two-prong outlets that won't take a modern plug, or not enough outlets where you need them. These are everyday electrical problems, and most are straightforward. Some point to wiring that needs more attention.
We'll find what's going on, explain it plainly, and give you a firm price before any work starts. Electrical work is done by licensed and insured techs. One call covers the whole house.
Signs you need outlets and wiring help
- Outlets or switches that stopped working, or work only some of the time
- Outlets that are loose, cracked, discolored or warm to the touch
- Sparks, crackling or buzzing from an outlet or a switch
- Two-prong outlets, or three-prong outlets with no ground wire behind them
- No GFCI outlets in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry, garage or outside
- Extension cords and power strips everywhere because there aren't enough outlets
- Older wiring: knob-and-tube, cloth-insulated or ungrounded circuits
What we do
Outlet and switch repair and replacement
Replacing worn, loose, damaged or scorched outlets and switches, including USB outlets, tamper-resistant outlets and dimmers.
GFCI and AFCI protection
GFCI outlets or breakers in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry areas, garages, crawl spaces and outdoors, and AFCI breakers that guard against arcing on living-space circuits.
New outlets and circuits
Adding outlets where you need them, and dedicated circuits for a freezer, a window unit, a shop, a home office or a new appliance.
Grounding and two-prong outlets
Adding a ground where one is missing, or protecting the outlet with a GFCI and labeling it, which the electrical code allows when a ground wire is not practical.
Rewiring older homes
Replacing old wiring a section at a time or for the whole house, working through the attic, the crawl space and small wall openings where possible.
New construction and renovations
Electrical rough-in and trim-out for new homes, additions and remodels, coordinated with the plumbing and HVAC work on the same job.
Repair or replace?
A single dead or worn outlet is a simple repair. So is a switch that no longer clicks the way it should.
Rewiring is a bigger decision. It makes sense when the insulation on old wiring is brittle or cracking, when there's no ground anywhere in the house, when past work was done poorly, or when a remodel opens the walls anyway. Aluminum branch wiring doesn't always have to come out; connectors made for it can be a sound fix. We'll show you what we found and give you the price of each option before you decide.
What it costs, and how we price it
What drives the price
- How many outlets, switches or circuits, and whether they are replacements or new
- Access: an open attic, basement or crawl space is simpler than finished walls between floors
- Whether the panel has room for new circuits, or needs a subpanel or an upgrade
- For rewiring, the size of the house, how much wiring is replaced and how much can be reached without opening walls
- GFCI and AFCI breakers and outlets cost more than standard ones
- Permits and inspections the local jurisdiction requires
- The diagnostic visit
- Free. We come look, find the cause and explain it.
- Your price
- Firm price given before any work starts.
- How we price
- Priced per job. Each job is priced on its own.
- Why prices stay down
- Low overhead, and the work done right the first time with current methods, equipment and quality materials, so you are not paying for callbacks.
How a visit works
Call or text
Call or text (615) 426-9344 and tell us what's going on. A photo helps. We work Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A free diagnostic visit
We come look, find the cause and explain it in plain words. The visit is free.
A firm price before any work starts
You get the price for the job before we begin, so you can decide with real numbers.
The work, done right the first time
Current methods, good equipment and quality materials. We keep overhead low and skip the callbacks, which keeps prices down.
Follow-up
If anything we worked on gives you trouble, call or text the same number.
Urgent
Warm outlet, sparks or a burning smell?
- If there is smoke or fire, get everyone out and call 911 from outside.
- Don't touch the outlet or switch, and don't unplug anything from it, if it is sparking or hot.
- If it is safe to reach the panel, switch off the breaker for that circuit. If you aren't sure which one, switch off the main breaker.
- Then call us at (615) 426-9344.
We work Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Outside those hours, shut off what you can, stay safe, and call or text first thing.
What is the difference between GFCI and AFCI?
GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter. It cuts power in a fraction of a second when current leaks to ground, such as through water or a person, which protects against shock. That's why it belongs near water and outdoors.
AFCI stands for arc fault circuit interrupter. It cuts power when it senses arcing, the sparking at a damaged cord or a loose connection, which protects against fire. Current code calls for AFCI protection on most living-space circuits in new work, and combination breakers can do both jobs.
Should I replace two-prong outlets?
Two-prong outlets have no ground wire. They still work, but many modern plugs need a ground, and a three-prong outlet put in without one only looks grounded.
The electrical code allows two fixes: run a ground to the outlet, or protect it with a GFCI and label it. We'll tell you which works for your house.
When does an older home need rewiring?
When the wiring itself is the problem. Knob-and-tube and cloth-insulated wiring can turn brittle with age. Wiring that past owners added onto can be overloaded or poorly connected.
Signs include breakers that trip often, warm outlets and switches, and lights that dim when appliances run. A look at the panel, a few outlets and the attic or crawl space usually tells the story. If only part of the house needs it, rewiring can be done in stages.
Common questions
Why did my outlet stop working?
Start with the easy checks. Look for a tripped GFCI outlet nearby, often in a bathroom, the kitchen or the garage, and press its reset button. Then check the panel for a tripped breaker. If both are fine, the outlet or a connection behind it has likely failed, and that's a call to us.
Is a warm outlet dangerous?
It can be. Heat usually means a loose connection, a worn outlet or too much load. Stop using it, switch off its breaker if it's safe to, and call us at (615) 426-9344. We work Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Can you add outlets to a room?
Yes. New outlets can often be fished through the walls from the attic or crawl space. If the circuit is already loaded, a new circuit may be the better choice, and we'll tell you.
Do I need GFCI outlets?
In wet and damp places, yes. Current code calls for GFCI protection in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry areas, garages, crawl spaces, unfinished basements and outdoors. Older homes were built to older codes, and adding GFCI protection there is a simple, worthwhile fix.
How often should I test GFCI outlets?
Monthly is what most manufacturers recommend. Press the test button and the power should cut off, then press reset to bring it back. If it doesn't trip, or won't reset, it needs replacing.
Do you rewire older homes?
Yes, in stages or all at once. Licensed and insured techs do the electrical work, and it is planned alongside any plumbing or HVAC work in the same walls, which helps during a renovation.
Will I need a permit?
New circuits and rewiring usually need a permit and inspection, depending on your city or county. We'll tell you what your job needs when we give you the price.
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Why does my breaker keep tripping?
A breaker keeps tripping because something on its circuit isn't safe: too much load, a short, a ground fault or arcing. Sometimes the breaker itself is faulty. Unplug what's on the circuit and reset it once. If it trips again, even hours later, leave it off and have a licensed electrician find the cause.
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Is my electrical panel outdated?
Your panel is likely outdated if it uses fuses, has no open spaces for new circuits, or is decades old and never updated. Many older homes have 100-amp service or less, which gets tight with an EV charger or heat pump. Heat or a burning smell at the panel is a fire risk: get everyone out and call 911.
Work that holds.
Call or text for outlets and wiring anywhere we serve in Middle Tennessee.