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Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They contacted me right away, gave me a quote right away and finished the work in a timely manner. Everything was explained and they even found an unrelated electrical problem that could have caused a fire. I would highly recommend them."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Klein Electric LLC
4.9(
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Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeramey was on time and professional and worked quickly. He installed everything I needed for a detached shed and mini split heat pumps for the house. He also fit in some smaller projects like making several electrical boxes around the house that were wiggling nice and tight again. I had previously tried to fix those myself, and the repair didn't last long. He listened well, and made appropriate recommendations. All his work has stood the test of time. I will rehire him for future projects as he has earned my trust."
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Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
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FO Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

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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 time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical was professional, knowledgeable and nice from the very first call. The owner Ron came out within a day to scope out the project and provide very reasonable quotes. From there, he quickly scheduled the install of the new Furnance and had his team out very quickly. His team worked diligently, were knowledgeable and very nice. They were efficient and clean during the install, leaving no debris leftover. I would highly recommend using this company as I know I will continue to going forward."
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Response time8 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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St. Lawrence Electric
5.0(
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Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

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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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Cawiamca, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"RON P. (owner?) called me immediately after contacting Home Advisor and within a couple hours his repair crew (Brandon & Russ) were at my door. It turned out to be a very simple fix that took less than 15 minutes and they left without charging me anything. I was pleasantly surprised, And I would recommend them, and call them again without hesitation."
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most people don’t think twice when using loose outlets, but they are a safety hazard. Loose outlets can cause issues with the flow of electricity in your home, resulting in electricity jumping from one connection point to another. When this happens, it can cause a spark that could start an electrical fire in your walls.

If you’re moving wires, installing new wires, or installing new fixtures in the space you’re insulating, then you will need to hire a licensed electrician to do that portion of the job for you. However, if you just intend on replacing old insulation or adding new insulation over existing insulation, then you don’t need to hire one. Your insulation installer will work around wiring, fixtures, outlets, and switches, even if they’re installing fiberglass batts in the voids where wires run. However, you will need an electrician if you suspect a problem with your wiring during the insulation work.

Single-pole switches are simple circuits designed for lower voltages. As such, they don’t require the complex wiring of switches that need to supply power to larger devices and appliances. This is why single-pole switches commonly go in bathrooms, closets, and other small rooms that power a low-watt light fixture. One wire creates the circuit from the power supply, the other goes to the fixture, and the final wire provides safety mechanisms through grounding.

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

Wiring a light switch wrong can cause a fire if the incorrect wiring causes arcing, meaning the current jumps uncontrolled from one conductor to another. Loose wires or worn wires that are not repaired or replaced can cause arcing. If you’re not 100% sure you can do the job safely, don’t attempt to wire a light switch on your own.

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