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A home theater is a perfect place to relax with your family or entertain guests. However, when creating this entertainment space, consult with an electrician. These experts can assess your power needs and then create a custom wiring plan for all your A/V equipment. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy.

Why Hire an Electrician for Your Home Theater?

1. Optimizing the Electrical System

Home theater technology draws a lot of power. Plugging a projector, surround-sound audio system, and media players into a single circuit will overload the electrical system. The circuit breaker will then cut the power, so the electrical wiring can’t overheat and spark a fire, interrupting your viewing experience. 

An electrician will determine the collective power needs based on your appliances and then expand or add new circuits to accommodate everything. This is also wise if you plan on upgrading your home theater with new technology in the future. The bigger and more sophisticated the devices, the more power they usually draw. Added circuits will ensure you don’t face any limits with your upgrades.

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2. Adding Custom Connections

If you’re mounting a ceiling projector, tucking your entertainment system into cabinets, or stacking equipment in built-in shelving, it’s helpful to have conveniently located outlets. You’ll also need quite a few because plugging everything into extension cords or a power strip creates a fire hazard. An electrician will look at your theater’s blueprint and install new outlets that all your appliances can easily reach.

3. Hiding Cables

Sprawling networks of cables and wires are an eyesore, and they’ll tangle and make it difficult to manage your home theater. Worse, those running across the floor could become a trip and fall hazard, so hire an electrician to organize and hide them. They can easily drill discreet holes into walls, the ceiling, and the flooring to keep them out of view and ensure your theater looks clean.

 

If you’re looking for an electrician in Grand Junction, CO, contact McAtlin Electrical Corporation. For one in Lake Havasu City, AZ, turn to McAtlin Electrical Group. These licensed electricians work on residential and commercial projects and are proud to offer fast repair and installation services. Learn more about their capabilities online. Call (970) 257-7414 to speak with a representative in Colorado. Dial (928) 855-0389 for Arizona.

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