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Avatar for OnTheGrid Electric , LLC
OnTheGrid Electric , LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+17 more

Serving New Milford, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired OnTheGrid for multiple projects and am always satisfied with their work. Doug and Mark are honest and fair, and won't do a job the wrong way. They are my first choice in electrical contractors, and I will be reaching out to them again soon."
Standby generator automatic transfer switch with main panel
Landscape lighting
Fuse panels to be removed in multifamily house with external circuit switches (via insurance requirement)
Portable generator panel interlock
Lighting for a parking lot

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A.I Electric
A.I Electric
5.0(
14
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+13 more

Serving New Milford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

""I?ve used A.I Electric for a few different projects now, new indoor and outdoor outlets, bathroom exhaust fan etc. and he deliver perfection every single time. Whether it?s a tiny, quick fix or a major project,he did a phenomenal job on our electrical work."He was always honest about what needs to be done, never try to upsell me on things I don't need, and was just wonderful to deal with. I cannot recommend A.I Electric enough. He truly went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right. Thank you so much for the amazing service!"
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

The safest way to pull an electrical cord from the wall outlet is by gently but firmly grabbing the plug and pulling it out. Pulling on the cord instead of the plug can cause damage to the cord, leading to an increased risk of electrical problems like fire or electric shock. If you notice damaged wiring on an appliance or device, it’s best to stop using it immediately.

Grounding an electrical outlet can take as little as 30 minutes if you only need to replace the outlet or around two hours if you need to add a ground wire. However, more extensive electrical work will take longer, such as hiring an electrician to ground multiple outlets during the same service.

Technically, an outdoor outlet can be on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, but it's generally not recommended. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that doesn't share power with other indoor or outdoor outlets. This helps ensure that the outdoor outlets are able to handle the additional electrical load without overloading the circuit. Additionally, outdoor outlets are often exposed to the elements, which can increase the risk of electrical shock and other hazards. If you must have an outdoor outlet on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, be sure that the circuit has the capacity to handle the additional load.

Just as fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, LED lights are more efficient to run than fluorescent lights. The specifics will vary from product to product, but LED lights are typically twice as efficient as equivalent fluorescent lights. A 13-watt CFL bulb can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb, but a 6- to 8-watt LED bulb can offer the same amount of brightness. Fluorescent lights offer about 50 lumens per watt, while LEDs offer about 100 lumens per watt. LED light bulbs typically last two to three times as long as CFL bulbs, too. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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