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Avatar for Swanson Electric LLC
Swanson Electric LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+7 more

Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Josh The Electrician
4.8(
22
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh is definitely my go to guy. His handled my request with promptness, professionalism, and adeptly tackled each task on the list. Clear communication and transparent pricing made the experience even more smooth. I wholeheartedly recommend this electrician for a diverse range of projects."
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+7

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Connoles Electric, LLC
4.8(
82
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+5 more

Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ted and Robert arrived, got right t to it and within a few hours we had 2 ceiling fans installed, one which had no existing light so it was a more involved project. They were professional and stuck to their original quote! To say we are impressed is an understatement. We strongly recommend using Connole Electric."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, pool pumps use a significant amount of electricity, making them one of the biggest energy consumers in a home. A pool pump can use up to three times as much electricity as a refrigerator. Typically, a residential pool pump consumes about 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) for every hour it runs. Because pumps often need to run for about eight hours a day to properly filter the water, this can add up to an annual consumption of 3,000 to 5,000 kWh, which can cost between $480 and $800 per year based on average electricity rates.

The amount of electricity your pump uses depends on its size, energy efficiency, and daily run time. To lower your energy consumption, you can choose an energy-efficient or variable-speed pump, ensure it is correctly sized for your pool, and run it only for the minimum time required to keep the water clean.

You can move an electric meter outside if you currently have one inside your home. This is considered a larger move, so be prepared to pay on the upper end of $600 to $1,200. When hiring a professional electrician to move your electric meter, be sure to specify its current location and desired location, including pictures if possible.

Appliances in your home that need dedicated circuits include:

  • Refrigerators and chest freezers

  • Electric ranges, microwaves, and toaster ovens

  • Dishwashers and garbage disposals

  • Washers and dryers

  • Heating and air conditioning units

  • Hot tubs, saunas, and water pumps

  • Sump pumps

  • Central vacuums

While you can technically live in a home while it's being rewired, prepare for some debris and dust if your electrical contractor needs to remove parts of walls, floors, and ceilings to access wires. If you stay home during the project, ask your electrician to cut the power supply to all exposed electrical wires to keep your family safe.

When power is restored to your home, the transfer switch will return to utility power after about 10 seconds. Your generator will then run for a few more minutes to cool down before automatically shutting itself off. In most situations, your home will stay powered by the generator for at least five minutes, even after your power comes back on.

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