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Avatar for Smeriglio Electric, LLC
Smeriglio Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wonderful, qualified, skilled and careful! We were so pleased with both Mark and Pete, they are a great team. Efficient and wonderful people too. So glad we found someone we could really trust. Thank you we would highly recommend Smeriglio Electric!"
 Subpanel and lighting controls
 200A electrical distrubution panel with main brea
 200A panel close up
TV wall mounting etc
TV wall mounting etc after

+18

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Newgrange Electric Inc.
4.5(
74
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"As a Building & General Contractor myself Newgrange electric is one of my best electrical sub contractors. Eddie the owner is very hard working. Always reliable, extremely professional and maintains an office manager Nicole who knows what's going on, on all their projects so you always have someone to contact during business hours. Eddies crew is based of long time employees that are very knowledgeable in there work. Eddie will always get back to you even after business hours, which is not the norm for many vendors. We need more contractors like this. Joe Algeri, Orchard Builders & Construction & Skyline Plumbing & Heating."
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+8

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for R.Piro Electric, LLC
R.Piro Electric, LLC
4.9(
65
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+3 more

Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service and excellent communication. They made it clear what they needed and the time it would take and it was spot on. In addition, Robert and his team were friendly and took that extra step to make it a worthwhile relationship. We would recommend R. Piro Electric to everyone we know."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Power Forward LLC
Power Forward LLC
4.8(
24
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+12 more

Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I really loved working with Power Forward. We needed a 50A external connector and interlock fitted for a portable generator, a new floodlight and a smart doorbell wired up. Ian Stewart responded immediately to my request for a quote and was very helpful going over my options and discussing generators at length to ensure I was going to be set up right and I was able to get a fair and detailed quote very quickly. After accepting online, Morgan was very helpful setting up the appointment and Chris Woosley, who was the technician that came around to install everything, was also very knowledgeable, enthusiastically answered all my questions and worked diligently and neatly. Everything was clean and neat after he'd finished. With excellent communication, extremely detailed quote, friendly employees and easy one click online pay options after the job was complete, I was extremely impressed at how slick each part of the process was and the service that I received. Thanks so much! Power Forward are definitely our go-to electricians from now on."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Antonio Ferrao Electric
Antonio Ferrao Electric
4.6(
41
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+14 more

Serving New Canaan, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The experience I had with Antonio and his men were nothing but spectacular and world class… Antonio came personally to my home to scope out the project, suggested what I needed, and his men delivered they were professional. They were courteous. They cleaned up after themselves, and they were very cautious in respecting my home even to the point where they put drop cloths down on the floor because it was raining outside….. This ladies and gentlemen is how you want to be treated as a customer with the utmost respect, courtesy, fairness, and knowledge of the job!! thank you Antonio and the two gentlemen who came and did the electrical work from my house House you guys were amazing… if I ever need anything else from my home as far as electrical, you guys will be the first person I call.. I wish I could’ve gave them 10 stars… thanks fellas all the best.. Dino"
Screwless cover plates
Pantry
Nest Thermostat
Staircase lighting
Kitchen

+52

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

Let them know exactly what type of job you need them to do, and be as specific as possible to get the most accurate estimate. A photo of your project might help them better understand your needs. Ask what kind of prep you should complete before they visit and what kind of cleanup to expect after the visit. Finally, ask how long the project usually takes.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

If your thermostat does not have a C-wire, you can hire a professional to check for an abandoned C-wire hidden in the wall, install a new C-wire, repurpose an existing G-wire to function as a C-wire, or purchase a C-wire adapter kit. 

There are some smart thermostat models that do not require a C-wire, but this will limit the functionality of the smart technology.

Switching the hot and neutral wires in an outlet or receptacle, a condition known as reverse polarity, is dangerous. While the outlet will still function and provide power, it creates a significant electrical shock hazard because anything plugged into it will remain electrified even when switched off. If you touch a conductive part of the appliance, such as the metal components of a toaster, you could receive an electric shock.

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