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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

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Offers commercial services

"Rob was the only person to respond when I was looking for a contractor He was above board with timelines and prices He is quite knowledgeable about generators he is definitely a professional the install is neat and tight l would highly recommend R A Buckley and Son for electrical work."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
4 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

"Klein Electric LLC is one of our favorite contractors to work with. Jeremy is responsive and easy to schedule work with. We have had Jeremy on multiple projects and he has been great each time. He works at a fast pace and his trouble shooting is excellent. Jeremy is our first call when we have an electrical problem."
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Response time3 days
3 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."
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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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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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West Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

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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"
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EV Charger Install

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73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%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 time4 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."
Steam Boiler
New Boiler Install
New Home Saybrook
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Addition in progress

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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, a standard safety addition to home power outlets. In rooms where moisture is more likely, like the bathroom and kitchen, GFCI outlets stop the current when certain kinds of shorts are detected, preventing shocks. Both GFCI and the similar AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are polarized and have clear indicators on the receptacle where hot wiring should go.

The easiest way to determine the amperage of your electrical outlets is to check the corresponding breaker in your home’s breaker panel. The number is likely noted on the circuit breaker. If that fails, it’s possible to tell 15-amp and 20-amp outlets apart by looking at them. Fifteen-amp outlets have two vertical holes, while 20-amp outlets have one vertical hole and one T-shaped hole. 

GFCI outlets generally need to be replaced every 7 to 15 years, though some may fail in as little as 5 years, depending on usage. It is important to test them regularly. Signs that a GFCI outlet is failing or has reached the end of its lifespan include: no power coming from the outlet, the outlet not resetting when the 'reset' button is pressed, or the outlet not tripping when the 'test' button is pressed. If you notice any of these issues, it is time to replace the outlet, and it's best to contact an electrician to do so.

Wiring or installing a light the wrong way can lead to potentially dangerous scenarios, including shock and even electrical fires. If you’re the least bit uncertain whether you’ve wired something correctly, the best and safest approach is to call in a professional electrician to handle the installation for you.

There are several indicators that a single-pole switch is bad: the switch is warm or hot to the touch, sparks are sometimes present when turning the switch on or off, you hear a buzzing sound or other weird noise coming from the switch, the connected light flickers when you turn on the switch, and the light doesn't turn on at all with the switch. If you notice any of these, replace the switch or call a pro straight away.

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