Should electricians be certified or licensed?

• <div><p>Yes, although there are <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/different-types-electricians-explained.htm">different types of electricians</a>, they must be licensed, certified, and in most cases insured. States have different requirements for electrician licensing and certifications. In some cases, there may be licensing requirements at the local level, but not the state level. It’s always a good practice to confirm requirements with your local municipality. If licensing is not required in your area, you may pay more for a licensed electrician with experience than one who is not licensed or certified, but you’re likely to get a better end result for your project. </p><p>As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: </p><ul><li><p>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</p></li><li><p>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</p></li><li><p>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</p></li><li><p>Paying to advertise their services</p></li><li><p>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</p></li></ul><p>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</p></div>

Can I plug my electric car into a regular outlet?

• <div><p>You can plug your electric car into a regular 120-volt household outlet <b>only if you’re using a Level 1 charger</b>. This method is slower and may take several days to fully charge your EV. For faster charging, you’ll need a Level 2 charger, which requires a 220- or 240-volt outlet. </p></div>

Do you get quotes from electricians?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2025
Lightning Electric was excellent! I needed a circuit added to my garage for an EV charger. I also needed a sub-panel added so that I could add more circuits to my house as needed. Sarge and Abdul were meticulous in their work. They cleaned up after themselves. The new circuit and the sub-panel...
Lightning Electric
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Reviewed in November 2024
Well planned and executed installation of an EV charger. Started on time and completed promptly.
First Class Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Robert and Zach did a great job with installing a 50amp outlet for EV charging - excellent service , very prompt , responsive communication. and reasonably priced â ¦ would absolutely work with them again.
Artium Electric
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Reviewed in September 2020
the installation went OK but took much longer than was told and started much earlier than informed. What the well-versed salesperson does not tell you is if you have trees on or near your property that it will cover up the gutters altogether and clog in corners where they install 'guards' and...
Leaf Home
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Reviewed in March 2017
Excellent. Alex was our technician. It occurred on Sunday night and my daughters car was trapped in the garage. He arrived promptly...made suggestions..showed me wear and tear on my tensioner...suggested replacement and suggested 2 springs instead on 1 so this wouldn't happen again. He even...
Precision Overhead Garage Door Service
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Reviewed in July 2016
First of all, this is my first time every posting a review about a company, but this experience and interaction was so bad, and it was with the owner and president of the company that I had to share it, in hopes that someone will read this and second guess ever hiring this company. I would give...
Patriot Air Comfort Systems LLC
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Reviewed in April 2016
When my last service provider unexpectedly retired from the business, a neighbor recommended Absolute. Their service has been fantastic, so I am driven to provide my first-ever review (I know, I should do this more often)... I signed up for regular spring-and-fall service and when the owner,...
Absolute Irrigation Inc
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Reviewed in November 2015
This was my knight in shining armor! Called the 24/7 number and explained the situation. The person on the phone said a Technician would call me on Monday to go over the exact details. Owner, Mike McDermott call back Monday morning and said he would come out and visually inspect. He gave...
McDermott Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2014
They are excellent. They are professional and prompt. They explained all the pricing to us and we thought it was very fair. They installed on a Saturday with no extra charge. He came back on a Sunday the next day since there was slight a problem on the angle with no extra charge again to fix...
Master Plumbing Services LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
I called him to come out to see if we had a leaky valve in an area in our yard where we were having a water issue. He returned my call and set up a time for him to come out. He said I did not need to be home when he came. He left me a detailed message that the irrigation system did not have...
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You can use outdoor electrical outlets to conveniently power landscaping equipment such as electrical lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and pressure washers. From a recreational standpoint, outdoor outlets are handy for powering electric grills, mini-fridges, and stereos. They're also helpful when it's time to string Christmas lights on your home and around your property.

Yes, although there are different types of electricians, they must be licensed, certified, and in most cases insured. States have different requirements for electrician licensing and certifications. In some cases, there may be licensing requirements at the local level, but not the state level. It’s always a good practice to confirm requirements with your local municipality. If licensing is not required in your area, you may pay more for a licensed electrician with experience than one who is not licensed or certified, but you’re likely to get a better end result for your project.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

You can plug your electric car into a regular 120-volt household outlet only if you’re using a Level 1 charger. This method is slower and may take several days to fully charge your EV. For faster charging, you’ll need a Level 2 charger, which requires a 220- or 240-volt outlet.

Charging your EV every night isn’t always necessary. Most EVs have sufficient range to cover daily commutes without needing a nightly charge, particularly if you have a Level 2 charger. Charging once every few days or as needed can prolong the battery’s lifespan.

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 verify each electrician’s license. 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.

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