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Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
49
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Install+11 more

Serving Canterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Rob was the only person to respond when I was looking for a contractor He was above board with timelines and prices He is quite knowledgeable about generators he is definitely a professional the install is neat and tight l would highly recommend R A Buckley and Son for electrical work."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Vega Electric LLC
Vega Electric LLC
4.3(
12
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business

Serving Canterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This is a wonderful company. Very friendly, knowledgeable, great pricing and quick response. Very respectful to you and your home. They go above and beyond to please the customer. I was very happy with their performance. I would definitely recommend Vega Electric LLC!!"
Service upgrade
Service upgrade
Bathroom exhaust Fan
Light replacement
Light replacement

+2

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
Deary Electric & Renovations
4.7(
33
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+2 more

Serving Canterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We use Deary electric for our electrical needs at the school district. There have been a variety of jobs that Deary electric has done and they have been all excellent. They are helpful, friendly and knowledgeable."
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JL Electric LLC
JL Electric LLC
5.0(
5
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+4 more

Serving Canterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He's been the best electrician I've ever dealt with. I was extremely impressed and shocked. not only did he do a phenomenal job, but it's immaculate. There is not a little bit of wire sitting standing anywhere. He cleaned up, he was lovely, he didn't talk much, but you know, he was very busy all day because our entire electrical panel had been blown out from that storm. This is the 1st time since July 4 that we have not been sitting in our house with the lights flashing on and off."
Tesla Charger Install
Tesla Charger Install
Generator Transfer
Generator Transfer
Outside lights

+2

Avatar for RAV Electrical Contractors LLC
RAV Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
4
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+13 more

Serving Canterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brett did an excellent job for us. We had the outside meter box and cable replaced. Brett gave us a great price, communicated quickly and got the job done when he said it would be done. The town just stopped by to sign off on the job and they said that the job was one of the best that he’s seen. We also had Brett put up two ceiling fans on the porch, he made sure that they were operating perfectly. Don’t hesitate to contact this company for your next electrical project"
New build
New build
New build
New build
New build

+2

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
369
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Canterbury, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
146 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, a whole-house surge protector needs a designated breaker in your electrical panel. You will need to choose a double pole breaker that has two wire terminals so that your surge protector can connect to the breaker. This breaker needs two breaker slots inside of your panel. If you do not have room, then you will either need to adjust some of the existing breakers in the panel box or hire an electrician to install a subpanel.

An outlet can start a fire if it has blown a fuse, or is sparking, overheating, or smells burnt. Prevent electrical fires by unplugging the device connected to the outlet and hiring an electrician to determine and fix the outlet’s issue. If the outlet stays hot or isn't working, you should fix it.

A larger heater requires a larger breaker—unless there’s one already installed. The longer answer to this question is more nuanced. Do you place demands on the heater at the same time as running other heavy-duty appliances like ovens and washing machines? Do you live in an older home that may not have considered the higher electrical demands we have now? Breakers need to be sized at 125% of the load. To find that load, you should call a local electrical pro.

GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter, which means it has the ability to detect a ground fault and shut the circuit down before it creates hazards. General breakers may also do that because ground faults can cause overloads, but they’re more focused on amp overloads from any cause. GFCIs are often installed in specific outlets, but breakers can come with GFCI capabilities built in for broader ground fault protection.

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

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