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Unique and Useful Outlets and Switches

July 6, 2020

Useful Outlets — Richmond, VA — Beckstoffer Welsh Inc

As you plan renovations in your home, one area to focus on are the switches and outlets in your home. The areas may seem like a small part of the house, but are often used on an everyday basis. With specific upgrades, you can change the way you use the outlets and provide easier ways to access switches and outlets. Read on and learn about ways to upgrade these aspects of your home.

Accent Light Outlets

When outlets are located behind entertainment centers, shelves, or in naturally dark spaces, you could waste a lot of time trying to reach back and plug items in. Make the process a lot easier with the use of accent light outlets.

These outlets include small glowing accent lights. When you go to plug something in, you will easily see the holes and match up the prongs as needed. Some of the accent lights use light sensors, so the outlet will only light up when the area is darker.

The lights typically featured in the outlets are low voltage LED lights which use minimal power and will last for years without the need for replacement.

Floor Plan Light Switches

Having a whole panel of light switches can often turn into a guessing game as you flip on switches, flip off switches, and try to figure out exactly what lights you want to turn on. Instead of just using any basic switch, consider the installation of a floor plan light switch.

With a floor plan switch, each room in the home is wired directly to the light switch panel. The switch panel features a recreation of your home's floor plan. Instead of flipping a switch up and down, you will tap the room you want to turn the lights on in.

Glowing edges will help you easily see the floor plan. For example, when you arrive home from work, you could quickly turn on the bathroom light and bedroom light with the floor plan panel. The panel will typically work with overhead lights. Smaller lights like lamps will still offer manual operation in the room.

The panel would also connect to individual switches in each room so you will know if the lights are already on. If you're in a room already, you do not have to go all the way back to the panel each time. The floor plan switch would be most utilized when you're entering or leaving the home.

Pop-Up Outlets

Save space with the installation of a pop-up outlet. A pop-up outlet lays flush on a counter when not in use. When the top is pushed, the outlet rises up and reveals a selection of plugs and USB outlets.

Pop-up outlets are ideal for kitchen counter areas. When you pull out appliances like blenders or toasters, you can utilize the pop-up outlet so you do not have a maze of cords going all around the kitchen.

The pop-up outlets also act as an ideal charging station. For example, when installed in an office, you can use the pop-up outlet to charge phones, tablets, and other wireless devices.

Light Switch Timers

Save energy and time with light switch timers. Timer switches are built right into the wall and allow you to set a specific time for the lights to remain on. For example, in your bedroom, you may want to lay down and read for 30 minutes before you go to sleep. Instead of having to get up out of bed, you can set a 30 minute timer and the lights will automatically shut off.

The timers will help save energy and prevent you from accidentally leaving too many lights on in the home. An electrician can wire the light timers for any room in the home.

For all your electrical needs, contact us at Beckstoffer-Welsh Inc. We have years of experience with electrical upgrades and can accommodate your wishes professional service and car.

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