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Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
48
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Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Vega Electric LLC
4.6(
11
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Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This is a wonderful company. Very friendly, knowledgeable, great pricing and quick response. Very respectful to you and your home. They go above and beyond to please the customer. I was very happy with their performance. I would definitely recommend Vega Electric LLC!!"
Service upgrade
Service upgrade
Bathroom exhaust Fan
Light replacement
Light replacement

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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Klein Electric LLC
4.9(
22
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Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
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FO Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Preston, 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 time1 day
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Electric Solutions Contracting
4.3(
59
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Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Kevin was punctual and performed the generator hook-up task exactly as described and everything turned out great."
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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West Electric, LLC
4.8(
53
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Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"West Electric was tremendous. They were on time and fast and they followed up with the building inspector"
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
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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St. Lawrence Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Preston, 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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Beltran Electric
5.0(
19
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Serving Preston, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding customer service. Very professional and reasonably priced. Would hire Beltran electric again for future projects without a doubt."
Service change
Panel Change
Panel Change
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, pool pumps use a significant amount of electricity, making them one of the biggest energy consumers in a home. A pool pump can use up to three times as much electricity as a refrigerator. Typically, a residential pool pump consumes about 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) for every hour it runs. Because pumps often need to run for about eight hours a day to properly filter the water, this can add up to an annual consumption of 3,000 to 5,000 kWh, which can cost between $480 and $800 per year based on average electricity rates.

The amount of electricity your pump uses depends on its size, energy efficiency, and daily run time. To lower your energy consumption, you can choose an energy-efficient or variable-speed pump, ensure it is correctly sized for your pool, and run it only for the minimum time required to keep the water clean.

There are several reasons why an electrical outlet would suddenly stop working, including:

  • Broken parts in the outlet

  • Outlet burnout

  • Circuit breaker tripped

  • Damaged circuit breaker

  • GFCI outlet tripped

  • Damaged or loose wires

  • Failed connectors

  • Appliance failure

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

Yes, you can connect two extra outlets (or more) to one outlet if the total load on the circuit allows for it. If you have a 15-amp circuit, electrical code allows up to eight outlets or light switches. But if you’re dealing with outlets in the kitchen and bathroom, you may not be able to have as many. Kitchen and bathroom appliances often need higher amperage. You can also change a single outlet to a double outlet by cutting a larger hole in the drywall and replacing the outlet with a quad receptacle.

Most 200-amp panels have 40 to 42 slots, which can accommodate 40-42 single-pole breakers or 20 double-pole breakers. Some panels can accept even more circuits through the use of tandem breakers. The exact number of breakers allowed is determined by the panel manufacturer's rating, which you can find on the panel itself. It is important to avoid using all breakers at the same time; as a general rule, you should not use more than 160 amps of power at once to prevent overloading your 200-amp system. For specific guidance, it's best to check your panel's rating or consult with a qualified electrician.

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