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R.Piro Electric, LLC
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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"Piro Electric upgraded my 1950's 60 amp home electrical service to 200 amps. Very knowledgeable, prompt, neat, and courteous. Easy to work with. Did what they said, when they said. Would recommend them highly."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Rocco Kohut Electrical Installations and Repairs, LLC
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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Customers say: True professional

"Rocco responded right away to my inquiry. He was readily available when I needed him. He was flexible with timing and accommodated my crazy schedule. Plus, he did a great job and made some terrific suggestions for solutions to my electrical problems."
Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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St. Lawrence Electric
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"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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Extel Communications, Inc.
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Serving Cos Cob, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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"Extel does an excellent job. We have been customers for many years and recommend them highly. Sal and Peter are knowledgeable and helpful. Very quick response time. True partners."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

There is no blanket figure for a residential home’s electrical load, since load varies by the size of the home, how many appliances are used, and the efficiency of their electrical systems. Typically, however, it’s safe to assume 40 to 60 amps is the average electrical load of a residential home. 

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Before the widespread use of PVC, affixing a ground wire to plumbing pipes was generally considered to be an acceptable workaround. Nowadays, not so much. There are plenty of nonmetallic water pipes and fittings out there, so any ground previously provided by the metallic piping would be interrupted in these cases, which is dangerous.

An AC disconnect, also known as a switch box or fuse box, is a safety switch that allows the AC’s electrical supply to be turned off from the outside, usually done by a mechanical contractor coming to work on your unit. The box is protected from the weather by a cover or may be designed as a pull-out unit. Your local code determines where the AC disconnect must be mounted, but it's usually close to your outdoor AC unit.

Smart glass doesn’t use a lot of electricity, and you can expect a standard window to add between $1 and $2 per year to your electric bills. Smart glass is proof that energy-efficient windows work. Although your smart windows may consume a little energy to operate, they can save enough energy to offset the costs. If you’re concerned about the minimal bump to your electricity consumption, you can opt for smart tint, which doesn’t require electricity to work.

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