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Avatar for Ted Electric, LLC
Ted Electric, LLC
4.6(
13
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+3 more

Serving Gilbertville, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Todd M. is very courteous and knowledgeable. Came on time, assessed the situation after listening to my tale of woe fixed the problem in just a few minutes wife extremely happy when the queen is happy there is peace in the Kingdom! I have found my "electrical connection" in the Cedar Valley! Thanks, Rocco S., Waterloo IA."
Coffee bar
Exercise facility
Finished product
BBB
Coffee bar

+7

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Krukow Electric
5.0(
11
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Gilbertville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lee was very easy to deal with from the beginning and made the whole experience a pleasure. He answered all my texts whenever I asked a question. He came when he said to give me an estimate, which was reasonable, and came when he said and did the job. He was professional and did the job quietly, as I work from home, and efficiently. He cleaned up his work area and was pleasant. Iâ m happy to know a good electrician to call now and have recommended him several times already!"
Smart remote
Smart fan control upgrade
Happy homeowner
Response time1 day
Recommended by45%of homeowners
Olney 1 Electric LLC
4.7(
36
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Gilbertville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dewayne was very professional, courteous and helpful in installing our new Nest thermostat. Had a bit of a glitch later on but he responded very quickly and corrected the issue promptly. Would certainly recommend him for household electrical work."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Modern Edge Construction, LLC.
5.0(
9
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+17 more

Serving Gilbertville, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Modern Edge Construction, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Strawberry Point and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Remodeling - General Project
Fangmann’s Property Make Over
Roofing Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+83

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Shannon Electric Company LLC
4.8(
2
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Gilbertville, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can use both LED and incandescent bulbs in an incandescent fixture as long as the bulb base is the right size. Never use a higher wattage than what the fixture recommends. However, it’s usually safe when transitioning to LED bulbs because they typically have a lower wattage than their incandescent counterparts.

The cost of fixing faulty wiring depends on the type of repair required. Replacing an electrical service line, for example, can cost up to $500. Rewiring an entire house will cost at least several thousand dollars. Replacing old wiring like knob and tube wiring will be even more expensive, but fortunately that kind of outdated wiring is fairly rare. Always get an estimate from a reliable electrician to learn the cost details. 

Yes, the National Electric Code (NEC) requires at least one GFCI outlet in each sectioned-off portion of an unfinished basement, partly to ensure a power source is available for a sump pump in case of flooding. If you install multiple outlets in your unfinished basement, all of them must be GFCI-protected. For finished basements, standard outlets are generally permitted, but at least one GFCI outlet is still required per circuit. Keep in mind that local municipalities may have additional codes, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to ensure your home is fully compliant.

Yes, it's possible to have electrical receptacles and overhead lights on the same circuit. The reason is that lights typically use much less power than large appliances, so combining them won't overload your circuit. By doing this, you can distribute the power consumption throughout the breakers in your panel more efficiently, which can be helpful if you have a lot of different electrical devices in your home.

If a 240V appliance is connected to a 120V outlet, the lower voltage will cause that appliance to receive insufficient power. This may result in reduced performance, malfunctions, or even damage to the appliance's components. Depending on the size of your electrical circuit, you’ll likely need to reset a tripped circuit breaker at the very least.

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