Proper grounding in Cary, NC is essential to a safe electrical system. Dawson's Electric & Air provides electrical grounding services to keep your home safer when using electricity or operating appliances. Properly grounded homes allow excessive electrical current from sources such as lightning strikes or electrical current running through your wiring to dissipate into the ground.
This eliminates the chance of electrical shocks. A well-grounded home will also benefit from a better functioning electrical system. If you need electrical grounding services in Cary, count on our experts at Dawson's Electric & Air.
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Proper grounding means that a home or another structure has a connection between its electrical construction and the earth below it. Electricity seeks the shortest path possible to the ground. Electrical grounding provides the best possible path in the ground and away from other parts of the home where it can cause damage.
If your home has three-pronged outlets, that indicates grounding because the circular hole grounds the outlet. However, if your house is older and lacks three-pronged outlets, it’s not grounded. Modifying outlets to accommodate three-pronged plugs doesn’t mean your home your home is grounded. You need further electrical services.
Electrical fires represent the most significant danger in a poorly grounded home. Outlets that are not adequately grounded can also give people slight electrical shocks when they touch the metal portion of an object plugged into the outlet. The greatest risk of electrical shock occurs in bathrooms. Even newer homes can exhibit problems that indicate poor electrical grounding.
Look for the following problems indicating improperly grounded electrical outlets.
Strobe lines on televisions and computer monitors
Buzzing sounds from audio equipment
Electrical shocks stronger than those from static electricity
Circuit breakers frequently tripping
If you experience any of these problems, call Dawson's Electric & Air for an inspection. Our electricians will determine if you need electrical system repair or additional grounding services. Sometimes, wires become disconnected from the rods that direct electricity to the ground. Having an experienced electrician assess your system and employ proper techniques to fix it is essential in ensuring the safety and longevity of a residential electrical system.
Whenever Dawson's Electric & Air visits your premises, we will conduct a panel safety and ground inspection to determine the cause of your electrical issue. By thoroughly assessing your system, we can provide your home with the correct electrical service.
As a family-owned company established in 2005, we have extensive experience in the electrical industry. We pride ourselves in giving every customer the ultimate satisfaction by practicing the latest safety methods when working in your home. Count on us for 24/7 emergency services. too!
