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Tranmer Electric, LLC
4.5(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+7 more

Serving Poquonock, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a next day rush job to do and Tranmer Electric was there bright and early and got the job done. Very responsive and quality work. Also left the worksite broom clean. I would definitely recommend them and would use them again."
Before Panel change
Adding Motion detectors
 Finished panel change
Adding Motion detectors
Panel cover on

+4

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Electrical Connection, Inc.
4.6(
16
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+4 more

Serving Poquonock, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience. They offered a perfect early morning appt (7 am), electrician was prompt, explained everything clearly, including charges, went and retrieved parts which he didn't have on the truck--the whole thing was exceedingly smooth and I would definitely use again. Would absolutely recommend."
 Service Van
 Generator Maintenance
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anchor Electric Motor, LLC
4.7(
46
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Poquonock, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nate at Anchor Electric Motor is knowledgeable, polite, and quick to answer service calls. It is clear Anchor is in business to help people and not just make money. I had some concerns about a portable generator and Nate was able to address each concern quickly and professionally. I would definitely use Anchor again and would recommend this company to anyone."
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Burnt outlets can be caused by things such as faulty wiring, loose connections, or a circuit overload—and yes, they are extremely dangerous. If you notice your outlet is hot or has burn marks, you should shut off the power to it from the circuit breaker and immediately call an electrician.

If you’re outlet isn’t working but the breaker isn’t tripped , that could mean a number of things. First, check if it’s a GFCI outlet, which has added protection so your breakers don’t malfunction. If that’s the case, simply hit the outlet's reset button and see if it works. If it doesn’t, or you don’t have a GFCI outlet, you might have a loose outlet or loose wiring, a damaged breaker, or an overloaded circuit, which would require a dedicated breaker. It’s best to consult with an electrician to diagnose the problem accurately.

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.

While you might not need to put lights and outlets on separate circuits, some local codes may require that you use separate circuits. Installing a separate circuit helps prevent total darkness in your home when your receptacle outlets take on too much power and blow a fuse or trip the breaker. It also costs less and is easier to simply install a new circuit.

No, because amps and volts measure very different things. However, you can use basic equations to find amps or volts by using data about one of the measurements to calculate the other.

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