Outlets, switches & GFCI
Outlet & switch installation in San Antonio, TX
New and relocated outlets, switch upgrades and GFCI protection for kitchens, baths, garages and outdoor spaces, plus dedicated circuits for appliances that need their own.
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- 26+ years on the toolsCombined experience of our electricians
- Permits when requiredPulled and inspected where the city requires
What we install
Outlet and switch work we do
New and relocated outlets
An outlet where you need one, moved for a remodel or new furniture, or replaced when it's cracked, loose or worn.
GFCI protection
GFCI outlets and breakers for kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry areas and outdoors.
AFCI breakers and outlets
Arc-fault protection that shuts a circuit off when it detects the kind of arcing that starts fires.
Outdoor outlets
Weather-resistant GFCI outlets with in-use covers that stay closed while something is plugged in.
240-volt and dedicated circuits
Dryer, range and NEMA 14-50 outlets, and circuits of their own for appliances, spas and HVAC equipment.
Switches and dimmers
Three-way switches for halls and stairs, LED-rated dimmers and smart switches.
GFCI protection, in plain terms
What a GFCI does
A GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) cuts the power in a fraction of a second when current leaks to ground, for example through water or a person. It protects people from shock. It isn't a substitute for a breaker, which protects the wiring.
Where you need one
Code requires GFCI protection where water and electricity meet: bathrooms, kitchen counters, garages, laundry areas and outdoors, among others. The exact list depends on the code edition your city enforces, and the permit and inspection settle what applies to your home.
Why one dead outlet can be a tripped GFCI somewhere else
One GFCI outlet can protect other outlets further down the same circuit. If a bathroom or outdoor outlet is dead, look for a tripped GFCI in another bathroom, the garage or the kitchen and press its reset button. Press TEST, then RESET, about once a month to check it still trips. For other reasons an outlet stops working, see our common electrical problems guide.
When an outlet should be replaced, not just reset
- Plugs fall out or feel loose in it.
- The face is cracked, discolored or scorched.
- It feels warm, or you hear crackling when something is plugged in.
- It's a two-prong outlet and you need a grounded one.
A two-prong outlet can't simply be swapped for a three-prong one unless a ground wire is present. Where there's no ground, a GFCI outlet labelled "No equipment ground" is an accepted replacement in many cases, and we'll tell you which applies to your wiring.
Stop using it and switch off its breaker if you can do so safely. If there's smoke or fire, leave and call 911. Otherwise call us at 210-760-6407, or see what to do in an electrical emergency.
When an outlet needs its own circuit
Dryers, ranges, EV chargers, spas and some HVAC equipment need a dedicated circuit sized for them, often at 240 volts. Before adding one we check what your panel can carry; if it's close to full, see panel replacement and upgrades, and for a car charger, EV charger installation.
Adding an outlet or running new wiring usually needs an electrical permit. In Schertz, for example, adding an outlet does. When the job or the city requires a permit, we pull it before the work starts.
FAQ
Outlet, switch and GFCI questions
Can you add an outlet where there isn't one?
Yes. Often we can extend a nearby circuit that has room. When it doesn't, or the outlet is for a heavy appliance, it gets a circuit of its own from the panel.
Can you move an outlet?
Yes. We relocate outlets for a remodel or a new room layout, running the wire to the new spot and closing up the old box properly so nothing is left buried in the wall.
Can I replace a two-prong outlet with a three-prong one?
Only if a ground wire is present. Without one, a GFCI outlet labelled "No equipment ground" is an accepted replacement in many cases, or a ground can be run to the outlet. We check the wiring and tell you which fits.
Do you install 240-volt outlets for a dryer or an EV?
Yes. Dryer, range and NEMA 14-50 outlets each need a circuit sized for them, so we check your panel's capacity first. For a car charger, see EV charger installation.
How much does it cost to add an outlet?
It depends on how far the outlet is from a circuit with room, how the wire can be routed, and whether it needs a circuit of its own. Tell us where you want it and we'll talk through the cost with you before any work begins.
How it works
From your call to a finished job
Tell us what's going on
Call, or send a short request with the type of work and your ZIP code.
We call to schedule
A timing preference isn't a booked slot. We confirm the time with you by phone.
We find the cause
A licensed or registered electrician looks at the problem and talks you through the options.
Permit when required, then the work
When the job or the city requires a permit, we pull it before the work starts, then arrange any inspection the city requires during or after the work.
Plan your outlet or switch work
Tell us what you need and where it goes. We call to confirm a time.