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Southwest Florida Electric Inc
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Install+7 more

Serving Saint James City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Harold was punctual, extremely polite, and just a pleasure to work with......He was so quick, I have never seen anyone remove a light fixture, completely assemble a fan and professionally install it then Harold. In the future, all of my electrical needs will be going to Southwest Florida Electric. THANK YOU Southwest Florida Electric and Harold!!!!
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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C. Hunter Electrical
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+9 more

Serving Saint James City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Cody hang my chandelier very high up. He did a great job came right on time prepared to do the great job he did. I have to add that he cleaned up after himself and left my house the way he found it. Super professional and a great communicator. I would definitely recommend Hunter electric and I will use them again in the future."
Kitchen Lighting remodel
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Soldering is a reliable and durable way to connect wires, but it isn't the only method. Nowadays, professionals often crimp the connection instead—although this requires a higher degree of skill than soldering.

You should install a 25-amp breaker for your outdoor electrical outlet. If your outlet is only for use in an outdoor kitchen area for standard appliances, then a 15- to 20-amp circuit breaker should work. However, you will need to install a GFCI receptacle or breaker to ensure that the breaker trips on contact with water.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

To determine if an electrical outlet is blown, look for visible signs of damage such as a burning or smoky smell, burn marks, or a melted or discolored plastic cover. If you notice a burning smell, contact an electrician immediately. Other signs include a plug that keeps falling out or the outlet not working when you test it with different devices. For further troubleshooting, you can use a voltage tester or multimeter to check for power; a reading of zero indicates a problem. Also, check your circuit breaker or fuse box to see if the circuit was tripped and reset it if necessary. If these steps don't resolve the issue, the outlet may need to be replaced.

Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you’re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.

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