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Q: Do you need an electrician to install a garage door opener?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t need to hire an electrician to install your garage door opener. Garage door professionals have the skills and expertise to install the wiring necessary to connect the opener to your home&rsquo;s wiring system. When hiring a local garage door professional to install your system, make sure the opener task is included in the list of provided services. </p></div>

Q: Is it legal to sell a house with aluminum wiring?

• <div><p>In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you&rsquo;ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.</p></div>

Q: How many lights can I connect to one circuit?

• <div><p>Most household circuits can handle about 70 strings of 50 standard mini lights, or up to 600 strings of LED lights, which consume less power than the incandescent variety. Make sure to factor in any appliances also running on the circuit.</p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover electrical panel replacement?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-know-your-homeowners-insurance.htm">Homeowners insurance policies</a> will typically cover your cost to replace an electrical panel if damage occurs due to a covered circumstance such as fire, lightning, or certain types of accidents. Regular wear and tear or damage due to neglect might not be covered, so it's essential to review the policy details and consult with your insurance provider on the specifics of your coverage.</p></div>

Q: Can I use a three-prong plug on an outlet that’s not grounded?

• <div><p>You can install a three-prong outlet without connecting any ground and plug in three-prong electronics into that outlet. The devices will function normally, but you won&rsquo;t get any of the protection that grounding provides, so there&rsquo;s an increased risk of serious problems if something goes wrong.</p></div>

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Last update on August 02, 2023

Reviewed in August 2023
Redeemed Roofing did an excellent job of replacing the roof on our home for a fair price. We are very satisfied with the entire experience dealing with Kurtis and the Redeemed Roofing crew from start to finish. We highly recommend Redeemed Roofing and Kurtis Smith.
Redeemed Roofing
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Reviewed in November 2022
Great work and a reasonable cost!
DS Asphalt
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Reviewed in January 2021
Professional, polite, informative, and a job well done. We had a long list of electrical work that needed to be done. Being a first time homeowner I had a lot of questions, and they were more than happy to take the time to answer and give advise. We had outside lights & receptacles replaced,...
Supreme Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
They no longer tow autos, just heavy equipment...and gear...new number 907-274-3038.
RIGGS TOWING & RECOVERY
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Reviewed in August 2019
Super friendly and easy to work with! I will be using them again in the future.
Bin There Dump That
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Reviewed in July 2019
Larry was so easy to work with, and very knowledgeable, and made the process simple.
Signature Inspection Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2016
My husband and I contracted A+ Contracting & Painting, Inc. in the fall of 2015 to paint the exterior of our 3,200 sq ft home in the spring of 2016. Mr. Yong Kil provided us with a free walk through estimate and guidance with choosing colors. Yong and his crew began the high power pressure wash...
A Plus Contractor
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Reviewed in September 2015
Very professional and courteous, according to our son who managed the move. Belongings were packed with care. Superman went out of their way to retrieve and return key to our storage unit as we were out of Alaska at the time. <br />
Superman Moving and Delivery Service
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Reviewed in April 2014
Chris came over and installed a garbage disposal and helped me figure out a problem with the electrical outlet for the disposal too. As usual, he was very professional and the price was right. I also stopped in to the office to see if they had an old receipt from last year that I lost. I...
Anchorage Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in September 2013
It didn't go well. From the beginning Bruce appeared inattentive and did not listen when I explained what we wanted. He made mistakes in calculating materials, which cost me time and money, he was unreliable, and dishonest. He lied to me repeatedly and in the end he tried to charge me for...
Kick Carpentry
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PACIFIC ELECTRIC LLC

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Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Absolutely outstanding and professional service. Artem and Max go above and beyond your average electrical contractor. I would not hesitate recommending Pacific Electrical to anyone with electrical needs!"

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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AKE Electric Services LLC

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Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elvys was professional, informed me of other issues and did quality work with a reasonable budget."

Response time2 hrs

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Wiring Up AK Electric LLC

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Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very fast response, and very efficient service! Would be happy to call on Wire Up AK Electrical in the future!"

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Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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"Michael showed up right on time, removed the old light fixture, installed the new one. He cleaned up the small mess that was made with the project and took the old fixture out with him when he left to dispose of. The pricing was fair and I have absolutely no complaints with the technician that came to do the project or Supreme Electric & will use them again on future projects."

Response time2 days

Response rate100%

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Mr. Electric of Anchorage

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Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had no power on a couple outlets with no power and the circuit breaker was not tripped. I called Mr. Electric and they found a problem with an old outlet and replaced it. I am so happy they figured it out!"

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Quantum Wave Electric LLC

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Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They did a wonderful job, I would recommend this company"

22 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Shere Kan's Testing Company

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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a testing testing"

+27

Recommended by81%of homeowners

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Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Response was fast, work appears correct, price higher than quoted"

Recommended by72%of homeowners

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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door

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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Worked, tech couldn’t get remote to work. I believe this was supposed to be included"

Recommended by87%of homeowners

Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+9 more

Serving Girdwood, AK and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We spend between 400-500 thousand each year the past 2 years. He has done excellent work for us."

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t need to hire an electrician to install your garage door opener. Garage door professionals have the skills and expertise to install the wiring necessary to connect the opener to your home’s wiring system. When hiring a local garage door professional to install your system, make sure the opener task is included in the list of provided services.

In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you’ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.

Most household circuits can handle about 70 strings of 50 standard mini lights, or up to 600 strings of LED lights, which consume less power than the incandescent variety. Make sure to factor in any appliances also running on the circuit.

Homeowners insurance policies will typically cover your cost to replace an electrical panel if damage occurs due to a covered circumstance such as fire, lightning, or certain types of accidents. Regular wear and tear or damage due to neglect might not be covered, so it's essential to review the policy details and consult with your insurance provider on the specifics of your coverage.

You can install a three-prong outlet without connecting any ground and plug in three-prong electronics into that outlet. The devices will function normally, but you won’t get any of the protection that grounding provides, so there’s an increased risk of serious problems if something goes wrong.

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