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Avatar for Swanson Electric LLC
Swanson Electric LLC
5.0(
49
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Serving Washington, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely well and I am quite pleased. Me. Swanson is very professional and amiable. Project completed on time and efficiently. Highly recommend Swanson Electric. Indeed, requested his card to handout to friends looking for electrician for their home projects."
Service upgrade
Pipe job
Library lights
Service upgrade
Service upgrade

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Connoles Electric, LLC
4.8(
82
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Serving Washington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ted and Robert arrived, got right t to it and within a few hours we had 2 ceiling fans installed, one which had no existing light so it was a more involved project. They were professional and stuck to their original quote! To say we are impressed is an understatement. We strongly recommend using Connole Electric."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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OnTheGrid Electric , LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Washington, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired OnTheGrid for multiple projects and am always satisfied with their work. Doug and Mark are honest and fair, and won't do a job the wrong way. They are my first choice in electrical contractors, and I will be reaching out to them again soon."
Standby generator automatic transfer switch with main panel
Landscape lighting
Fuse panels to be removed in multifamily house with external circuit switches (via insurance requirement)
Portable generator panel interlock
Lighting for a parking lot

+16

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Swanson Electric, LLC
5.0(
31
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Serving Washington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"​"I had a great experience with Swanson Electric. They arrived exactly when they said they would and conducted themselves with total professionalism throughout the job. The work was completed precisely as quoted, with fair and transparent pricing. It’s rare to find such a dependable trade professional—I highly recommend them for any electrical needs.""
Panel
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FO Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Washington, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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West Electric, LLC
4.8(
53
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Serving Washington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
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
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Wild Electric
5.0(
10
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Serving Washington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome fast service for my storage that power always goes out during storms. Wild Electric came out did the estimate, beats all prices and was to work in a day ,while I was at work! So happy and communication is easy with the phone and email. The Electrician states, service as soon as I call! Better believe I am happy, I have 220V and 120V power at all times now."
Kohler 20kw
20kw
20kw
20kw
NEMA 4 ATS

+24

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A duplex outlet simply means that the receptacle has two plug-in outlets for two plugs. It’s a common design choice for homes. The two outlets should be wired identically during installation so the hot side is the same for both.

To upgrade electrical systems in older homes, you might need to reroute new wires with lath and plaster walls. That’s because it’s more challenging to get inside the walls of an older home compared to a modern home, which usually uses drywall. But there are easier ways to level up your electrical game in an older home. For instance, you can swap out an old furnace for a new electric heat pump, or you could use a heat pump for water heating.

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.

No, not all thermostats require a C-wire. Older manual and programmable thermostats typically do not need one. While many smart thermostats do require a C-wire to function correctly, some models can operate without one, often at the expense of certain features. A C-wire provides a constant source of power, which enables the thermostat to stay connected to Wi-Fi and keep its display screen lit on-demand. If you are upgrading from an older thermostat to a smart model that requires a C-wire, you may need to install one first for it to work as intended.

Your breaker box houses the breakers that control the circuits in your home, shutting them off if they overload or experience similar problems. Your meter box houses your electrical meter that monitors the electricity flowing into your house and measures its use for your utility company.

In some cases, both components are in the same box, but they don’t have to be together. Many homes have them split, with the breaker box inside for easier access and the electric meter outside.

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