Home Office Power Setup: Avoid These Common Mistakes

Your home office setup plays an important role in your productivity as well as in your comfort and safety. Keep in mind that a well-designed workspace can increase your efficiency and prevent you from any undesirable accident. Though the electrical setup of your home office can sometimes be overlooked, it is crucial to consider having a functional and safe power setup. This includes understanding electrical requirements, preventing overload and keeping your equipment safe to use. Remember that when you ignore these electrical practices it may lead to power outages or damage your electronics and even result in fire.

At Axon Electrical, we want to assist in transforming your dream home office into a safe and efficient space. We have experienced common mistakes in setting up a workspace, so here's a guide on how these can be prevented.

Mistake #1: Overloaded Power Boards

It may be convenient to plug all your devices into a single power board, but this is a major risk of fire. There are home offices with lots of monitors, laptops, printers and chargers that operate from a single power board.

How we can help: We assess and make installation of additional dedicated power outlets and circuits as necessary, to ensure safe power load of your home office.

Mistake #2: Inadequate Power Point Placement 

Avoid stretching cords across the room or even depending on lengthy extension cables. While it's messy, this setup is also dangerous and only shows inefficient use of your workspace. 

How we can help: We will evaluate the layout of your space and install power points strategically to a place where you need it. We ensure to install it conveniently for you to avoid crawling under your desks.

Mistake #3: Poor Lighting Choices

Some of the home offices have improper lighting such as dim lamps or harsh overhead lighting. These poor lighting can result in eye strain and difficulty in concentration.

How we can help: We give you custom lighting solutions that will reduce glare and improve the comfort of your workspace. We can integrate energy-efficient LED downlights and dimmers.

Mistake #4: Failing to Plan for Future Equipment

As your work develops and expands, your technological needs may also increase such as additional screens, servers or better networking. If the power setup of your room is not scalable, the risk of overloading and having plug management issues is potential.

How we can help: Axon electrical can future proof your home office with smart cabling and sufficient outlets. This includes structured cabling systems that support high-speed internet, multiple devices, and various communication technologies.

Mistake #5: Choosing DIY Electrical Work

If you are tempted to do the electrical work on your own, remember doing it as unlicensed is not only illegal here in Australia but also dangerous. 

How we can help:

With our experience and expertise, our team can handle your electrical needs so that you can just focus on your work and be stress free.

Set Up Your Home Office the Right Way 

Upgrade your home office aside from a laptop and a lamp. Decide to have a power setup that will ensure you are safe, professional and exactly meeting your needs. Whether you want a full home office renovation or just a few power point installations, Axon Electrical is your trusted partner!

Ready to elevate the power capabilities of your home office?

📞 Call us today on (07) 4802 0303 for a consultation and receive a free, no-obligation quote.

Let us help you create a home office that is not only functional and efficient but also a safe and inspiring space for you to grow more in your career or profession.