If you own an older home with an outdated electrical system, scheduling grounding service in Durham, NC is a must. Not only is this essential for bringing your property up to code, but it’s also key for keeping all residents protected. It greatly minimizes the risks of painful shocks and electrocution when plugging items in and removing those plugs.
It also limits the risk of electrical fires and reduces the likelihood of equipment damage during short circuits and power surges. At Dawson's Electric, we offer expert electrical grounding services that modernize homes and enhance their electrical safety.
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Grounding creates a low-resistance electrical path that allows excess electricity to flow into the earth. It promotes the safe, stable discharge of unneeded electrical current so that it doesn’t build up. It also prevents the backflow of current into electronics and keeps mobile phones, computers, televisions, and major appliances protected.
There are several common signs that older homes need electrical grounding.
Electrical outlets with two prongs rather than three
Buzzing noises coming from outlets
Frequent appliance and device damage
Outlets that spark or make sizzling sounds
Frequent electrical shocks
You should be able to plug items in and remove their plugs from outlets without coming into direct contact with any electrical current. If you can’t, your home needs serious professional attention.
When your electrical system isn’t properly grounded, your home will also have a hard time passing a lender-required inspection during a sale. If you intend to market your home in the months or years to come, grounding is an essential electrical system upgrade. When paired with the installation of ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets in all high-moisture areas, it will give you and future residents the best level of protection.
During electrical grounding, we connect electrical panels to the surface of the earth via metal rods or copper wiring. Not only does this limit the risk of electrocution and other injuries, but it also reduces electrical interference. This way, electronic “noise” doesn’t diminish critical electrical signals.
We’re committed to keeping homeowners in Durham safe with top-notch electrical system installation, maintenance, and repair services. Our electrical services add value to homes, make them market-ready, and keep both electronics and human users protected.
We’ve been proudly serving residents of Durham and the surrounding areas since 2005 with a solid weekday schedule and around-the-clock availability for electrical emergency repairs. With your peace of mind as our top priority, we also offer discounts on electrical grounding and other services via our “Peace of Mind” club.
