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Avatar for Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical

Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical

6 Center Rd W
5.00(
45
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Cawiamca Heating, Cooling, and Electrical

6 Center Rd W
5.00(
45
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
166 local quotes requested

FULL SERVICE HEATING, COOLING, AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES. CERTIFIED COLD WEATHER HEAT PUMP INSTALLER -- REBATES AVAILABLE!! Cawiamca Heating, Cooling and Electrical-- Offers top quality heating & cooling & electrical services. Professional Service and Guaranteed Quality Workmanship. Cawiamca is a trusted, BBB A+ Rated Contractor serving the Connecticut Shoreline since 2014.

"Outstanding company and outstanding work performance. Out of many estimates, Cawiamca offer came by e-mail in 24 hrs from the visit. After few clearing Q&A, final detailed contract was sign in person in 48 hrs. All communication was done with the owner OVER THE WEEKEND promptly, with understanding, concern and his willingness to help. Totally impressive for business owner to do that on weekend. Best estimate , best professional work and my gratitude, thanks and best wishes to owner Mr. Ron Pelletier."

Michael K on September 2025

FULL SERVICE HEATING, COOLING, AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES. CERTIFIED COLD WEATHER HEAT PUMP INSTALLER -- REBATES AVAILABLE!! Cawiamca Heating, Cooling and Electrical-- Offers top quality heating & cooling & electrical services. Professional Service and Guaranteed Quality Workmanship. Cawiamca is a trusted, BBB A+ Rated Contractor serving the Connecticut Shoreline since 2014.

"Outstanding company and outstanding work performance. Out of many estimates, Cawiamca offer came by e-mail in 24 hrs from the visit. After few clearing Q&A, final detailed contract was sign in person in 48 hrs. All communication was done with the owner OVER THE WEEKEND promptly, with understanding, concern and his willingness to help. Totally impressive for business owner to do that on weekend. Best estimate , best professional work and my gratitude, thanks and best wishes to owner Mr. Ron Pelletier."

Michael K on September 2025


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FO Electric LLC

183 Arcadia Avenue
New on AngiNew on Angi
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FO Electric LLC

183 Arcadia Avenue
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
96 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

FO Electric LLC is a trusted and professional electrical services provider, dedicated to delivering top-quality solutions. We offer reliable, safe, and efficient services. We are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction through timely service, transparent pricing, and high standards of workmanship. Let us power your home or business with confidence and peace of mind.

FO Electric LLC is a trusted and professional electrical services provider, dedicated to delivering top-quality solutions. We offer reliable, safe, and efficient services. We are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction through timely service, transparent pricing, and high standards of workmanship. Let us power your home or business with confidence and peace of mind.


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Calkins Electric LLC

567 Vauxhall St Ext
4.77(
152
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Calkins Electric LLC

567 Vauxhall St Ext
4.77(
152
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 local quotes requested

6 employees. No subs. Charges by the hour. travel charges. No service fees. Extra charge for after hours services. You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the service repairs that keep your lights on or keeps them from going out! Maintain your home’s convenience and comfort with service upgrades, new outlet installations, generator installations, and home rewiring. You can even have us install your home theater or surround sound systems. Is your office or production facility experiencing power failures? Let us size your generator or electrical load and install new units or gen trans systems to make sure you have enough capacity. You can even call us to make sure your shore-to-dock power is enough to keep your boat warm and well-lit when you’re aboard. Call us today to get your FREE estimate or to ask about our senior discounts. Get to Know Calkins Electric: •Residential Electrical Work – 24-hour service repairs, service upgrades, generator installations, home rewiring, new outlet installation, and more •Commercial And Industrial Electrical Work – Electrical services sizing, generator package sizing, generator and gen trans systems installation, automatic and manual transfer switches, control work and machine wiring, motor hook ups, and more Your new installations come with a two-year warranty. Our company is fully licensed and insured as well as supremely safety conscious. You can trust us to work safely in your home or business and we have over 25 years of experience. May contact through email. Additional phone - (860) 691-0446. Award winning.

"We were contacted, and after a short conversation, I was told they would try to get to my house that day. They came quickly, and were able to diagnose the problem and repair that which needed fixing!"

Donna Y on November 2022

6 employees. No subs. Charges by the hour. travel charges. No service fees. Extra charge for after hours services. You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the service repairs that keep your lights on or keeps them from going out! Maintain your home’s convenience and comfort with service upgrades, new outlet installations, generator installations, and home rewiring. You can even have us install your home theater or surround sound systems. Is your office or production facility experiencing power failures? Let us size your generator or electrical load and install new units or gen trans systems to make sure you have enough capacity. You can even call us to make sure your shore-to-dock power is enough to keep your boat warm and well-lit when you’re aboard. Call us today to get your FREE estimate or to ask about our senior discounts. Get to Know Calkins Electric: •Residential Electrical Work – 24-hour service repairs, service upgrades, generator installations, home rewiring, new outlet installation, and more •Commercial And Industrial Electrical Work – Electrical services sizing, generator package sizing, generator and gen trans systems installation, automatic and manual transfer switches, control work and machine wiring, motor hook ups, and more Your new installations come with a two-year warranty. Our company is fully licensed and insured as well as supremely safety conscious. You can trust us to work safely in your home or business and we have over 25 years of experience. May contact through email. Additional phone - (860) 691-0446. Award winning.

"We were contacted, and after a short conversation, I was told they would try to get to my house that day. They came quickly, and were able to diagnose the problem and repair that which needed fixing!"

Donna Y on November 2022


Bucko Contracting

160 Midway Oval
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Bucko Contracting

160 Midway Oval
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Always a great experience ,Iâ m always well satisfied with the job,job well done thank you"

Latoya S on March 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Always a great experience ,Iâ m always well satisfied with the job,job well done thank you"

Latoya S on March 2022


Signature Property Services, LLC

99 Middle Road
4.89(
71
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Approved Pro

Signature Property Services, LLC

99 Middle Road
4.89(
71
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Signature Property Services, LLC is a family run electrical contractor. We are licensed and insured as well as locally owned and operated. We value our customers and work hard to deliver expert workmanship and excellent customer service. Call us today to discuss your electrical project.

"Signature Property Services offers superlative customer service and quality. Excellent communication from planning project to completion."

Carla D on May 2023

Signature Property Services, LLC is a family run electrical contractor. We are licensed and insured as well as locally owned and operated. We value our customers and work hard to deliver expert workmanship and excellent customer service. Call us today to discuss your electrical project.

"Signature Property Services offers superlative customer service and quality. Excellent communication from planning project to completion."

Carla D on May 2023


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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
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Approved Pro

W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
314 local quotes requested

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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Extel Communications, Inc.

953 Tunxis Hill Road
4.96(
37
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Approved Pro

Extel Communications, Inc.

953 Tunxis Hill Road
4.96(
37
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

We're a local family-owned and operated business started in 1987 with hundreds of satisfied customers throughout Connecticut and New York. We install and maintain hosted-cloud and on-premise telephone systems and provide service for your existing telephone system. Additionally, we offer telco & cable company network services, troubleshoot WiFi issues including installing wireless access points for WiFi connectivity, install data, fiber and voice cabling, security cameras and computer networks. Contact us today for a no charge, no obligation survey for all of your telecom and data needs!

"Immediate response. Expert, knowledgeable work. Excellent customer service. Very reasonable price. Would hire them again without question."

Brian M on December 2023

We're a local family-owned and operated business started in 1987 with hundreds of satisfied customers throughout Connecticut and New York. We install and maintain hosted-cloud and on-premise telephone systems and provide service for your existing telephone system. Additionally, we offer telco & cable company network services, troubleshoot WiFi issues including installing wireless access points for WiFi connectivity, install data, fiber and voice cabling, security cameras and computer networks. Contact us today for a no charge, no obligation survey for all of your telecom and data needs!

"Immediate response. Expert, knowledgeable work. Excellent customer service. Very reasonable price. Would hire them again without question."

Brian M on December 2023


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West Electric, LLC

49 Cherry Street
4.89(
46
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Approved Pro

West Electric, LLC

49 Cherry Street
4.89(
46
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
104 local quotes requested

With 40 plus years of experience at West Electric, LLC, our work and customer service far exceeds our competition. We make sure that any concerns that the customer has are addressed quickly and correctly. We treat them the way we would expect to be treated as well. Your Home Electrictrification Specialists, providing you with commetive pricing for your EV, SOLAR, AND BATTERY STORAGE needs.

"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 "

Skott W on June 2025

With 40 plus years of experience at West Electric, LLC, our work and customer service far exceeds our competition. We make sure that any concerns that the customer has are addressed quickly and correctly. We treat them the way we would expect to be treated as well. Your Home Electrictrification Specialists, providing you with commetive pricing for your EV, SOLAR, AND BATTERY STORAGE needs.

"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 "

Skott W on June 2025


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MB Electric

105 Spring Garden St
4.80(
5
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Approved Pro

MB Electric

105 Spring Garden St
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

MB Industries LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very quick to respond, worked efficiently, but was taken back by add costs . $250 for coming to my house. $26 for Angi referral. To replace a circuit it was over $400. Too much"

Marion G on September 2025

MB Industries LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very quick to respond, worked efficiently, but was taken back by add costs . $250 for coming to my house. $26 for Angi referral. To replace a circuit it was over $400. Too much"

Marion G on September 2025


J&J home improvement

32 Walden Ave
No reviews yet

J&J home improvement

32 Walden Ave
No reviews yet
5 years of experience

Plumbing, painting, carpentry, flooring, ductwork, Heating. We are a family and veteran owned company. We take pride in everything we do big or small!! We are never completed with a job untill the customer is 100% satisfied!

Plumbing, painting, carpentry, flooring, ductwork, Heating. We are a family and veteran owned company. We take pride in everything we do big or small!! We are never completed with a job untill the customer is 100% satisfied!

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Canless lights are often better for modern homes due to their slim design, easier installation, and energy efficiency. They fit in tight spaces and require less ceiling depth. Can or recessed lights provide a more traditional look and are better for high ceilings or spaces needing a stronger, more focused light. They require more installation work and ceiling space. 

Ultimately, the choice depends on your needs: opt for canless lights for easy installation and energy savings, or choose can lights for a classic look and robust lighting in larger areas.

If you find yourself flicking the switch multiple times before your light comes on or if it slides down after you flip it on, these could be signs the switch is bad. Similarly, if the switch is making a crackling, buzzing, or popping sound when you flip it, you should consider replacing it. 

Sometimes, a bad light switch can present a fire or shock hazard. If the switch feels hot, sparks, smells like it’s burning, or is smoking, stop using it immediately and call an electrician.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

As long as your generator is used as recommended by the manufacturer, it’s safe to use for auxiliary power. Make sure that fuel powered generators are used outdoors and that the fumes dissipate away from your home. A professional generator installer will ensure your generator’s placement and set-up meets safety standards when installing or repairing your back-up power source.

A full home inspection can cost nearly $350 on average, but inspecting the breaker box specifically is likely to be lower, between $100 and $200. Don’t confuse this service with a basic breaker trip check, which doesn’t take long and is usually billed at $40 to $50 per hour.

If the electrician discovers a serious problem and needs to replace a breaker, it can cost between $100 and $200 in additional expenses. Although rare, replacing the electrical panel typically costs between $500 and $2,000.

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