If you are planning to start a home office, it is crucial to know the electrical requirements and understand the basics, because small negligence can cause a big loss. Working from home is not only convenient but it is economical. Many people run businesses out of their homes and for those of you who are thinking about doing the same – you can too. Change a room in your home into a fully functioning office with our help.
A basic understanding of the electrical requirements of your home office can prepare you to deal with an emergency situation, i.e. if something happens that requires electrical repairs, you should be in contact with fast and reliable electrical services to avoid extended downtime.
ENOUGH POWER
Ensure that the circuit that your home office is on and the GFCI outlet can handle the load of your printer, computer, and any other electronics you need. When designing and setting up your home office, keep in mind which electronics are going where and how much power they will require. If you have a laser or large-sized printer in your office, it may have a heavy draw on your power supply. You don’t want to trip the breaker and cause a power outage by printing out a document for one of your clients. Have one of our expert electricians review the wiring setup and test the outlet before you set up your electronics.
DEDICATED PHONE LINE
You may not want your business calls being directed to your home phone number otherwise you will have family members answering for you and after-hours business calls you may not have wanted to answer. One thing that most businesses have is a phone number.
INTERNET CONNECTION
Wifi signal strength diminishes over short distances and has trouble penetrating floors and ceilings. Signal extenders are an easy fix any homeowner can find online with installation being relatively simple. Or consider repositioning the router/modem closer to or within your office.
LIGHTING
As you will be spending many hours within these four walls, including after-hours, (studies show employees often work longer hours from home) attention to lighting is critical to both comfort and productivity. Assess the light levels at different intervals to see if you require improvements in your overhead lighting. Installing pot lights or track lights can create a comfortable atmosphere and makes it much easier to work.
When you set up your office at home you were likely thinking about economics and efficiency. With our help, we can make sure that you are making the most out of your home office and that it is a place of efficiency that doesn’t overflow into your downtime.
If you have any questions about setting up your home office, contact us, we would love to help you get started.
