What questions do I ask an electrician?

<div>It’s important to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ask-electricians-5-questions-hiring.htm">ask an electrician a few questions</a> before you commit to hiring them so you can make an informed decision as a consumer. If you’re getting estimates or considering hiring an electrician, ask them these questions:<ul><li>Are you a full-time electrician?</li><li>Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?</li><li>What level of experience do you have as an electrician?</li><li>Can you please share three references?</li><li>Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?</li><li>What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?</li><li>Will any subcontractors be performing the work?</li><li>Are permits and inspections required?</li><li>Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?</li><li>What is your schedule?</li><li>Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?</li></ul></div>

Do you get quotes from electricians?

<div>Yes, you should get a quote or an estimate from an electrician. Most electricians offer free estimates or quotes. When getting quotes, do your research and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-verify-electricians-license.htm">verify each electrician’s license</a>. Get quotes from three different electricians to compare. If the prices or items listed appear different on the quotes, ask the electrician to clarify. Learning as much as you can about the electrical work you want done will help you get the most accurate estimate. </div>

How much do HVAC companies typically charge?

<div>The average cost to hire an HVAC contractor is between $50 and $150 per hour if charging hourly. However, some HVAC contractors will charge a flat fee by the type of service they are performing—for example, an inspection can cost between $150 to $500. Keep in mind that emergency repairs—which are made after business hours or around major holidays—generally cost more than scheduled repairs.</div>

Should HVAC technicians be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/which-hvac-certifications-do-technicians-need.htm">HVAC technicians to be certified</a>, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed HVAC technician could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi </li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

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Reviewed in June 2015
it went great. My bathroom fan is now quieter. The new lighting in the garage is wonderful.
Joe Gioffre Electric Co
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Reviewed in May 2018
They were great even though we ran into hiccups, having an older home. We had to go with plan b, installing a wall unit, rather than a ceiling light and fan, but they stuck by their original estimate even though multiple visits were needed to finish the job.
Bradley Electric
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Reviewed in June 2009
The bath fan failed this morning and is the primary ventilation source in this bath. Went to Angie's List, called Mr. Electric first based on rating and reviews, they scheduled an electrician the same day. He called before coming, was on time, very polite, friendly, professional, and...
Mr. Electric of Columbus
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Reviewed in December 2008
It went well.. Came out pretty quick and gave estimate. We purchased the motor and new exhaust and called him and he was here in 4 days..
SOVEREIGN ONE ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in August 2014
The installer was very friendly and professional, and only charged me the quoted price, even though the install ran a little long due to unforeseen circumstances. Will hire again in the future!
Meisters LLC
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Reviewed in December 2011
This was the second time I had Mike perform electrical work for me. I was very pleased with how the exhaust fan turned out. Mike does a great job cleaning up after all of his projects and leaves no mess. Truly, very professional and quality work from Mike.
Powers Electric LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
After initial service call, told electrician to move forward with ordering new fan. Two weeks later, after not hearing from company, made a followup call. Receptionist said it had been ordered and should be here any day. A week later made an additional followup call and receptionist said lemme...
Waibel Electric
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