Servall Electric Company Blog:Posts Tagged ‘GFCI Outlet Installation’

GFCI and AFCI: Which Outlets Are Best?

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

A new GFCI electrical outlet.Your electrical system is easily one of the most important components of your home. A good majority of your appliances and home equipment rely on it to operate, including your HVAC systems and your water heater. Even if you have gas-powered systems, they require an electrical ignition to start.

A malfunctioning electrical system can cause a number of problems throughout your living space. This is more than just being inconvenient and causing you to possibly lose access to various functioning appliances. It’s about the safety of your home for you and your family. Electrical problems can create a serious threat to the health and safety of your family—just ask our electricians in Hamilton, OH about your risks.

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GFCI vs. AFCI: Which Outlet Installation is Right for You?

Monday, April 10th, 2017

gfci-vs-afci-outletIf you own an older home, or even if you are having renovations done to a newer property, there may come a time that you’ll need to invest in an outlet installation for your Blue Ash, OH area home. When that time comes, will you know what to choose? It’s not as easy as just stopping at a standard hardware store and picking up the cheapest components you need. You’ll need to factor in what’s safest for your home as well.

GFCI and AFCI outlets are pretty common in homes today, but there is oftentimes confusion about what purpose either of these serves, and what the differences between the two are. Our team is here to answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, we’ve provides a brief guide below to help you learn a bit more about these electrical components.

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