"S&M Electric, in Prescott, "made me smile" !! Professionals with integrity and expertise for the work they do. I highly Recommend THIS ELECTRICAL COMPANY. Cody was excellent!!"
"I wanted to have a couple 20 amp outlets installed in the garage, since I regularly use power tools rated at 12-20 amps. My current garage outlets are on a 15 amp circuit, and I was having to run extension cords from outlets outside into the garage. After talking with Luis and Amber they gave me a quote very quickly and we got the work scheduled within a week. Luis showed up on time and was very professional and takes me through everything he was doing and why he was doing it. (I can be nosey) the job was finished in just under 3 hours and I have now have 4 new outlets that I can run all my tools from. Thank you to Luis and Allied Electric!"
"Denny has been handling our electrical needs for the last 10 years. He is responsive, timely, efficient and affordable. I wouldn't trust our electrical needs to anyone else! Thanks Denny!"
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
"They did what they needed to do and it was fine. They did a competent job and I was pleased with it. They were a little pricey. I probably wouldn't use them again."
"Leon arrived within the stated time window and got to work. He was friendly and efficient. There was a problem with some of the new smoke detectors he brought, so he had a partner bring out more, which worked. Leon also fixed a flaky light in my garage door opener."
Removing a fuse from the fuse box is relatively safe under normal circumstances. The task becomes dangerous if wires or wire terminals are exposed or in the case of a disaster such as flooding in the home where water can act as an electrical conductor.
If you strictly adhere to electrical safety rules, including assuming that a circuit is hot until proven otherwise, and have some knowledge of how an electrical circuit works, you can likely replace a light switch by yourself without too much trouble. However, it's always advisable to call a nearby electrical pro to do the job if you're unsure of any steps necessary to change a light switch.
Yes, a faulty or broken light switch can be a serious fire hazard. Malfunctioning switches, often due to loose connections, exposed wiring, or overheating, can cause sparking or arcing. If you hear a crackling, popping, or hissing sound when you use the switch, it indicates live electricity arcing inside, which is a significant hazard that can ignite nearby flammable materials. If you suspect your light switch is faulty, turn off the power to that circuit at the breaker and contact a qualified electrician to remedy the issue.
Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable.
Although homeowners can turn off a breaker, it’s vital to follow safety precautions when doing so to prevent serious and potentially fatal injuries. For instance, you want to ensure there is no water on the floor when you touch the breaker and wear protective gear such as safety glasses. Anytime you deal with anything electrical, it’s always best to be as safe as possible.
The Paulden, AZ homeowners’ guide to electrical services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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