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Light Switch and Light Dimmer Replacement and Installation
Replacing and Installing new Light Switches or Dimmers in your home or business may appear intuitive at first. Before you consider replacing your light switch, do you know whether the new switch’s amperage and voltage rating matches where it is being installed? At Alpha Team Electric we often find DIY light switch issues occur because a homeowner attempts to install a 15-amp switch and connect it with a 14-gauge wire, or a business owner attempts to connect a 20-amp switch to that of a 12-gauge wire. This not only creates intermittent issues that can leave you frustrated, but it can also leave you exposed to potential fire hazards that can prove disastrous in the end. Hiring the Master Electricians at Alpha Team Electric can help save you not only install light switches and dimmers correctly but do so safely as well.
Switch and Dimmer Replacement in Round Rock and throughout Williamson County, TX
When is it time for a new Electrical Switch or Dimmer?
Whenever your switches or dimmers are giving your intermittent usage or no power distribution to your lights, or if the switch is loose or worse for wear, then give the expert Master Electricians at Alpha Team Electric a call today! Our team of licensed and experienced lighting contractors can help you identify the types of lighting switches or dimmers you need and install them easily and safely for you so that you have peace of mind.
If your home or commercial building was also built in the 90’s or before, then it might also be a good time to consider replacing your switches and dimmers. Deterioration over time due to wear and tear can begin to onset after a 20-year period. And although switches and dimmers are made to last, like all things, they have an expiration date.
If you are also considering any type of upgrades to your home, major renovation, or remodeling work, or if you are planning on adding rooms or additional space to your home or business then we are the trusted electrical professionals you can trust.
Call us today for a free, no obligation in person consultation and estimate today!
Types of Switches and Dimmers
Whenever a light switch is opened or closed it is responsible for allowing current to pass through to your light fixtures, ceiling fans, or devices controlled by the switch itself. That is why it is important to make sure that the type of light switch you choose is compatible with the circuit where it will be installed. An example of this is whenever you have a light that is controlled by one switch, you will likely want to replace your old light switch with a new single-pole switch. If your lighting device can dim and brighten at different levels of illumination, then you may want to consider using a Dimmer Switch instead of a single-pole switch. Having a trained Master Electrician from Alpha Team Electric can ensure you maximize the capabilities of your devices by helping you find and select the right lighting switches and dimmers that will maximize your use of the devices connected to the switch.
Toggle
A toggle switch is the most common switch style you will find in most homes and places of business. The toggle switch is identified by its ability to be “flipped” or switched up or down to allow electricity to pass along to the device turning it on or off.
Rocker
A rocker switch operates like that of a toggle style switch but differs as it is wider and flatter than that of the traditional toggle switch. What makes a rocker switch ideal is that it requires less pressure to operate.
Push Button
A push-button switch style is the predecessor to that of the toggle switch, and generally an older style found in older homes. However, it has been experiencing a comeback in today’s time because it offers ease of use and firm assurance turning devices, and lights especially on and off.
Touch Switch
A touch switch relies solely on “capacitance” to operate. Meaning a charge is stored in the conductor. What happens with a touch switch is that whenever you touch the surface of the switch it alters the electrical field between the touchpad’s outer surface and the inner surface that causes the device to turn on or off.
Dimmers
A dimmer switch allows for you to incrementally increase or decrease the brightness level of a light, which can open a wide range of lighting moods. They not only provide more flexible lighting options, but can also help you save energy, extend the life of your light bulbs, and save you money in utility costs.
Switch Features and Personalization
With the advancement in technology in today’s time, you now have the capability to personalize the switches in your home or business to meet your specific needs. These features can come in the form of timers, motion sensors, time delays and more.
Timers
Allows you the ability to program “activation” times, which can help provide security when you are out of town, returning to home or work after dark, or need lights or other devices activated at specific times throughout the day.
Motion Sensors
Activates lights or other devices whenever motion is detected in a room and turns off automatically when activity is absent in that same space. This personalization feature offers the convenience of a no-touch system and can also help you save on utility costs as well.
Switch and Receptacle Combinations
Allows you to combine both a switch and outlet into one. This is especially ideal for locations when and where additional outlets are needed.
Time Delay
This is a convenient feature that allows power to flow to a device or fixture for a set amount of time and shuts off automatically when the set time elapses.
Why choose Alpha Team Electric for your Light Switch and Dimmer Replacement Needs
As Certified Master Electricians with over 15 years of experience, we are the Expert Light Switch and Dimmer Replacement and Upgrade Professionals that Round Rock has come to know and trust. We pride ourselves in delivering quality, hands-on, white-glove service accompanied by a satisfaction-guaranteed experience. That is the advantage we offer our Commercial and Residential Customers that provides you with peace of mind every time you hire us for your Switch and Dimmer Service needs. For more information about how we can help you with your next project or electrician needs, contact us today for a Free In-Person Consultation and Estimate!