Changing an outlet in a home involves several steps to ensure safety and proper installation. It is always best to call a local electrician. We recommend Fenix Electric. Here’s a general guide to changing one yourself:

Materials Needed to change a power outlet in Tyler, Texas:

1. Cell Phone to Call Fenix Electric! Local Electrician in Tyler, Texas that gets the job done!
2. New Power Outlet (make sure it matches the current outlet in terms of type and voltage)
3. Voltage Tester
4. Screwdrivers (A Flathead Screwdriver and a Phillips Screwdriver)
5. Needle-nose pliers
6. Wire cutters or wire strippers
7. Electrical tape (optional)
8. Work gloves and safety glasses

Steps:

1. Call Fenix Electric:

   • Fenix Electric will do this for you. We offer great deals and we will be there and make sure that the job is done correctly, timely, and professionally. We recommend that you Call Fenix Electric to do this for you.

2. Turn off the Power:

   • Locate the circuit breaker electrical panel and switch off the breaker that controls the outlet you’re replacing. Use a voltage tester on the outlet to ensure there’s no power. Failure to power down your electrical to your home can lead to electrical harm, fires, and even death. We DO NOT recommend that anyone do this without prior knowledge. That being stated, Fenix Electric has you covered. Give us a call today, and we will come do this for you!

3. Remove the Old Power Outlet

   • Unscrew the faceplate, and then the screws holding the outlet to the electrical box. Make sure to keep these close, as they will be needed when reinstalling. Carefully pull the power outlet out from the box.

4. Disconnect Wires:

   • Note the current wiring configuration (take a photo if needed for reference). You will need to remember how these wires go back together. When you remove the old electrical outlet, you will be putting a new one in there!
   • Loosen the terminal screws and remove the wires from the old outlet. If they are connected via push-in connectors, use a small screwdriver to release them. This is also a good time to examine to see if there is damage to your wires and electrical outlet.

5. Prepare the New Power Outlet:

   • Transfer the wires from the old outlet to the new one. Usually, black wires (hot wires) go to brass-colored screws, white wires (neutral wires) to silver-colored screws, and green or bare wires (ground wires) to the green screw or grounding terminal. Failure to attach the ground wire(s) can result in no power to the power outlet, blown circuits, blown electrical panels, power surges, electrical shock, arcing, and electrical fires.

6. Connect the Outlet Wires:

   • Tighten the terminal screws securely. Make sure no bare wire is exposed beyond the terminal screws. This can lead to arcing, which can lead to a large number of issues to occur beyond the power outlet.

7. Install the New Power Outlet:

   • Carefully push the outlet back into the electrical box, ensuring wires are not exposed, pinched, or crushed. Secure the outlet to the box with the screws that you removed earlier.

8. Test the Outlet:

   • Before replacing the faceplate and restoring power to the power outlet, double-check all of your connections. Use a voltage tester to ensure the outlet is wired correctly and there are no issues. Issues can still sometimes arise after the power is restored, so it is vital that you make sure that all of your work is in good form!

9. Restore Power:

   • Once everything is confirmed to be in order, turn the breaker back on at the circuit breaker electrical panel. Inspect the power outlet to make sure that there are no weird smells, electrical sparks, or smoke. These are the biggest telltale signs that something is wrong. If you do see any of these, immediately turn the electrical panel power to your home off.

10. Replace Faceplate:

    • Attach the faceplate to the new outlet and make sure it fits snugly. Then, pat yourself on the back for a job well done of changing a power outlet.

Additional Tips before changing power outlets in Tyler, Texas:

• Always follow local electrical codes and local regulations.
• If you’re unsure at any step, contact Fenix Electric for more help. We are the number one electrician in Tyler, Texas. We are here to help you! Though, we recommend that you call us to come do this for you so that we ensure there are no problems.
• Safety is paramount; never work on live wires. This can lead to fires, damage to your home, and death. Call your number one local electrician, Fenix Electric.