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Swanson Electric LLC
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+7 more

Serving Kent, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely well and I am quite pleased. Me. Swanson is very professional and amiable. Project completed on time and efficiently. Highly recommend Swanson Electric. Indeed, requested his card to handout to friends looking for electrician for their home projects."
Service upgrade
Pipe job
Library lights
Service upgrade
Service upgrade

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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MGT Electrical Services
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Kent, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came out in the middle of a storm and promptly hooked the generator to my panel. While I thought I’d be running extension cords to my appliances it turned out that the whole house was up and running. I wish I had done this earlier. I would recommend MGT for any electrical needs. I will surely use them again."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Firemans Services LLC
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Kent, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Firemans Services LLC is a trusted, locally owned electrical contracting company dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical solutions. We specialize in residential and light commercial work, including service upgrades, panel replacements, generator installations, and custom electrical projects.\n\nWith a strong commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, our team takes pride in doing the job right the first time—on schedule and within budget. Whether you need a full service upgrade, backup power solutions, or everyday electrical repairs, Firemans Services LLC is your dependable choice for professional service you can count on.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, it’s extremely dangerous to cap off live electrical wires. Working with live wires puts you at serious risk of electric shock, which can cause injury or even be fatal. Whenever you need to cap off electrical wires or complete any electrical work in general, it’s essential to shut the power off at the breaker before you begin.

Licensed electricians should perform work for safety reasons; improper installations can prove hazardous or result in code violations currently.

While circuit breakers are designed to be reset after tripping, there isn't a strict countdown to when they will fail. The primary danger lies in a breaker tripping multiple times in a short period without allowing the components to cool down. Theoretically, a standard breaker might handle around 50 trips caused by simple overloading. However, this number can be much lower in practice. For instance, a high-current fault could damage a breaker to the point that it needs replacement after only two resets. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips frequently exacerbates the underlying problem by causing the electrical components, wires, and the breaker itself to overheat. This can lead to permanent damage, cause the breaker to trip unnecessarily in the future, and increase the risk of an electrical fire. If a breaker trips every few minutes, you should leave it in the 'off' position and call a qualified electrician for an inspection.

The easiest and best way to power your outdoor lights is with the use of outdoor outlets. Most building codes now require exterior outlets in homes, so you likely already have outdoor outlets available to plug into. However, you can have these outlets installed if your space doesn’t currently include them.

For more complex electrical projects, it’s often most efficient and cost-effective to hire an electrician rather than trying to figure it out yourself (and risking electrical problems). Electricians know exactly what a project requires, and can often find supplies or parts for cheaper than the average homeowner. That can save money compared to going it alone.

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