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JMP Electric, LLC
4.9(
91
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Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I highly recommend Jeremy. We had power issues and Jeremy walked us through everything that was going on. He went over the pricing and stuck to it. He is quick to respond to communication. We are very happy with the work he and Austin did to correct and upgrade our electric service. We will definitely be using him for future electricity needs and recommend him highly!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Portland, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & A Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
35
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Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"In the process of selling my home the bathrooms needed to be brought up to code. Alberto was quick and professional and he cleaned up his mess as he installed GFCI plugs in both bathrooms which required him to run wires thru the house down to the electrical panel. He was on time and I could not have had a finer electrician in my home. I highly recommend A&A electrical contractors LLC"
Tesla charger
Old panel
Old meter
New meter
New panel

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Supreme Electric, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was excellent, respectful of property and very professional. The work was completed timely and to my great satisfaction. I would definitely use Supreme Electric again and I highly recommend this company."
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Recessed and pendant lighting
Home theatre wiring and lighting
Whole house generator wiring
Generator install

+49

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Adam Electric
4.7(
70
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Serving Portland, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Adam did a great job and kept the area he was working in clean from debris. He was courteous and professional. Thanks Adam!"
Response time3 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Different types of light switches include single-pole switches (the standard switch in your home), double-pole switches, toggle switches, three-way switches, four-way switches, dimmer switches, and more. 

A single-pole light switch controls the power to a single device, whereas two-way, three-way, and four-way light switches control lights from different locations, increasing the number of connections in the home.

We highly recommend that you use an electrician to wire a doorbell if you don't have electrical skills. You can tackle this project on your own, but it would be best done alongside a professional to reduce all the safety risks, as working with wires can be dangerous and potentially deadly.

Yes, most electric and automatic gates can be opened manually. They are equipped with a manual override or release mechanism that detaches the motor from the gate, allowing it to be moved by hand. This feature is essential during power outages or other emergencies.

To activate the manual override, you will typically need a specific key or tool. In some cases, you may also need a screwdriver to remove a cover to access the release mechanism. The use of a key is a common security measure to prevent unauthorized individuals from manually opening the gate.

Because every model is different, it is highly recommended to consult your gate's user manual to familiarize yourself with the specific procedure before you need to use it. Keep any necessary keys or tools in an accessible location. Be aware that automatic gates can be very heavy, so opening and closing them manually may be difficult.

In North America, electric gates are also subject to the UL 325 Standard for Safety, which includes provisions to allow emergency responders to access the property.

Typically, when a 3-way switch only works when one switch is on, this is one of the most telltale indicators that the switch has gone bad (although this could also be the result of faulty or loose wiring). To diagnose the issue, toggle each switch until the light comes on. Once it’s on, toggle each switch separately again; the switch that doesn’t turn the light off is the bad switch. 

Black is the standard color for hot wires, which transfer electricity to your outlets and switches. Red wires are also hot wires. White (and sometimes gray) wires are considered neutral, delivering power back to the panel. Finally, green wires, which are sometimes bare copper, are ground wires, used to ground an electrical circuit and prevent electrocution.

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