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Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They contacted me right away, gave me a quote right away and finished the work in a timely manner. Everything was explained and they even found an unrelated electrical problem that could have caused a fire. I would highly recommend them."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Crown Joules Electric, LLC
Crown Joules Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would recommend this electric company. Very professional. On time. Clean job."
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Klein Electric LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"“Klein Electric ran the wires and terminated for my new EV charger I purchased, they made the job easier than I thought and within my schedule!” It costs $900 and took like 4 hours."
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Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
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Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical
5.0(
93
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Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical was professional, knowledgeable and nice from the very first call. The owner Ron came out within a day to scope out the project and provide very reasonable quotes. From there, he quickly scheduled the install of the new Furnance and had his team out very quickly. His team worked diligently, were knowledgeable and very nice. They were efficient and clean during the install, leaving no debris leftover. I would highly recommend using this company as I know I will continue to going forward."
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Response time8 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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St. Lawrence Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Colchester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin was great. I called him with a few questions about the process and he was able to answer them quickly and accurately. He was also able to schedule me and get the job done quickly. I would highly recommend St. Lawrence Electric."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

You should hire a licensed electrician who is insured to perform any electrical work on your home, including lighting installation. States have different requirements for licensing and certifying electricians, so use Angi’s state licensing tool to review local guidelines.

Here are a few questions to ask electricians before hiring:

  • How many years of electrical experience do you have?

  • Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?

  • Do you work with subcontractors?

  • Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?

  • What is the timeline for completion?

  • How do you handle change orders?

  • Can you provide at least three customer references?

Rewiring projects cost anywhere between $1,500 and $10,000 on average, depending on the complexity and the size of the rewiring. You can anticipate spending between $2 and $4 per square foot of wire, including labor and materials. Wire material ranges from $0.25 to $1.60 per linear foot.

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

We highly recommend that you use an electrician to wire a doorbell if you don't have electrical skills. You can tackle this project on your own, but it would be best done alongside a professional to reduce all the safety risks, as working with wires can be dangerous and potentially deadly.

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