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Avatar for Smeriglio Electric, LLC
Smeriglio Electric, LLC
4.9(
37
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Serving Old Greenwich, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I recommend Smeriglio Electric for home electric work. You can be certain that you are going to get a skilled and experienced electrician. Mark Smeriglio moved a light fixture for me during a move and then stuck around to repair light sockets and light switches that were not working at the new place. He was flexible and accommodating about the extra work and it was reasonably priced. He was also very helpful about identifying what needed to be fixed and what could be overlooked."
 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R.Piro Electric, LLC
4.9(
65
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Serving Old Greenwich, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Power Forward LLC
4.8(
24
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Serving Old Greenwich, 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
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Mikell Electric
4.5(
28
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Serving Old Greenwich, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spencer was phenomenal! GREAT to work with. Very quick email reply to original request. Reasonable rates and he did a great job. Great service too!!! Thanks Spencer for the fiber optic wiring. Will use again. Definitely recommend!"
Response time3 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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FO Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Old Greenwich, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These are professional people and very friendly. They do exceptional work. This is my second time using their service....and I'd I ever need any electrical services in the future these would be who I could call first."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rocco Kohut Electrical Installations and Repairs, LLC
4.8(
223
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Serving Old Greenwich, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Highly recommend! Rocco did a great job on the list of projects I needed done as I moved back into my home after years of renting it out. Finally having external lights and outlets working has been great. He is wonderful at communication on setting up a schedule."
Response time3 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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West Electric, LLC
4.8(
53
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Serving Old Greenwich, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"West Electric did very good work. They were able to get the job done quick and efficient. They were responsive when I had questions. They were very reasonable priced. Would definitely hire again in the future"
FINAL PROJECT / NICE AND CLEAN
IN WITH THE NEW SMART PANEL
OUT WITH THE OLD
CREW HARD AT WORK
EV Charger Install

+12

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
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St. Lawrence Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Old Greenwich, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
Chargepoint Charger
Emporia Charger
Tesla Charger
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, technically, the original Federal Pacific (FPE) breakers are no longer available. Stab-Lok® circuit breakers from the now-defunct Federal Pacific Electric Company (FPE) are no longer produced. However, the trademark and manufacture of the Stab-Lok® brand of breakers has been passed through a series of parent and subsidiary companies. Black and gray versions of the circuit breaker have been produced by these companies, with sales rights in the U.S. and Canada shifting back and forth.

The National Electric Code states that outlets should not be spaced more than 12 feet apart, and there should be an outlet placed every 6 feet at the floor line in areas designated as living spaces. Most homes in the United States have 75 outlets, but it will depend on the amount you need based on your home's size and your needs.

You should never unplug or touch a buzzing outlet. If there are appliances plugged in that are causing the buzzing, wait until the appliance is turned off (or turn it off yourself) and then unplug it from the outlet. Test the outlet by plugging in something that won’t use much power—a small lamp works well. If the outlet still buzzes, have a pro investigate why.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

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