Fast, Reliable Outlet and Switch Work
Outlets that don’t hold a plug. Switches that buzz or feel warm. Outlets with no ground — two-prong only. Kitchens and bathrooms without GFCI protection. These are small problems that add up to real inconvenience and, in some cases, real safety concerns.
PowerPlus Electric handles outlet and switch replacement throughout Fairfield and New Haven County. We’re available for same-day appointments on most jobs. Whether you need one outlet replaced or an entire floor’s worth of ungrounded two-prong outlets upgraded, we’ll get it done right and up to Connecticut code.
Most outlet and switch replacements range from $85 to $350 depending on quantity and type. This is an estimate only — pricing varies by job. Get a free on-site quote.
GFCI Outlets: What They Are and Where They’re Required
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are required by Connecticut code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, exterior outlets, crawl spaces, and anywhere within six feet of a water source. They protect against shock by cutting power the instant they detect a fault. Older homes frequently have non-GFCI outlets in these locations — a code violation and a safety gap.
We install GFCI outlets and GFCI circuit breakers. A GFCI breaker protects an entire circuit rather than a single outlet — often a more efficient solution when multiple outlets in one area need upgrading.
AFCI Protection: Required for Modern Circuits
AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection is required for bedroom circuits under the current NEC code adopted in Connecticut. Arc faults — caused by damaged or deteriorated wiring — are a leading cause of home electrical fires. AFCI breakers detect the abnormal arcing pattern and trip before a fire can start. If your home was built or renovated before AFCI became required, your bedroom circuits likely don’t have this protection.
Grounding: Two-Prong to Three-Prong Upgrades
Two-prong ungrounded outlets are common in Connecticut homes from the 1960s and earlier. They can’t safely power modern electronics, and three-prong adapters (“cheater plugs”) don’t actually add grounding — they just change the shape of the hole. The right solution depends on your wiring: sometimes a ground can be added to the existing circuit; sometimes the circuit needs to be run with modern wiring; sometimes a GFCI outlet is the appropriate solution for ungrounded circuits. We’ll tell you which option applies and what it costs.
New Outlet Installation
Need an outlet added in a location that doesn’t have one? Workshop, garage, home office, exterior wall, kitchen island? We can typically add an outlet by extending from an existing nearby circuit. We’ll tell you honestly if a new circuit is needed.
