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Star’s Handy Service
4.7(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+16 more

Serving El Centro, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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"Kevin was awesome!! He responded quickly to my request and was able to come to my house the next day. He immediately knew what was wrong and was able to help fix the problem. We are very happy with his services and are already planning to use him again!!"
Handymen Project
Playground assembly
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project
Handyman Services Project

+35

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Pritchetts Fix it Auto & Handyman Services
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving El Centro, CA and surrounding areas

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"This company is awesome very professional they came to fix my sliding glass door than after Put brand new faucets around the home , then fixed pipe in main restroom I highly recommend this company don’t think twice about we are very satisfied"
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Tile repair
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+23

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, electric-start snow blowers need to be plugged in to start, but you can unplug them and go once they’re up and running. Simply plug the snow blower into an outdoor outlet and press the start button. Once it starts, you can unplug it and use it freely. The idea for these types of snow blowers is to simplify the starting process from the typical pull-string starts.

People who have experienced blown fuse have occasionally tried to fix the problem by placing copper pennies in the fuse box. While they are good conductors of electricity and can seemingly “fix” the issue,  they don’t protect against short circuits or fires. Putting pennies in a fuse box is dangerous—the best solution is to call a professional electrician to fix the problem.

If your thermostat does not have a C-wire, you can hire a professional to check for an abandoned C-wire hidden in the wall, install a new C-wire, repurpose an existing G-wire to function as a C-wire, or purchase a C-wire adapter kit. 

There are some smart thermostat models that do not require a C-wire, but this will limit the functionality of the smart technology.

Amps describe the amount of energy that can flow through a circuit breaker. Every electrical device that’s attached to the breaker requires about 1.5 amps. While that equates to roughly 13 receptacles per 20 amps, using slightly fewer ensures that your circuit will always have enough energy for sudden power surges instead of tripping when one occurs. In general, 10 to 12 receptacles is recommended for a 20 amp circuit.

Yes, California law requires that electricians be licensed by the state in order to do electrical work. However, there is an exception for small jobs valued at $500 or less. In these cases, an unlicensed handyperson is legally allowed to do the work. Limit hiring unlicensed contractors to minor tasks and fixes around your home.

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