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DOWN THE ROAD ELECTRIC INC
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Serving Hills, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Jesse came with a great personal recommendation plus excellent reviews - and I can see why. Showed up exactly on time, terrific to work with, explained everything and answered all our questions, and the work was performed timely and in a very professional cost-effective manner. Couldn't be more pleased. Down The Road Electric will be our go-to electricians going forward and highly recommended to our friends and neighbors."
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BL Electric
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Serving Hills, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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"While remodeling a room in our basement, we decided to add more lighting to the room. Matt was able to help rewire and add recessed lighting to our now usable room. He was spot on with his estimates and explained everything he was doing. The best part was that it was completed quickly and left the space spotless!"
New meter main for residential customer in preparation for installing solar on their home.
New electrical service with generator plug for farm
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Olney 1 Electric
4.7(
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Serving Hills, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dewayne responded quickly to our need for an electrician. He provided an estimate, which we approved and got to work installing an electric car charging station. He is knowledgeable and personable and made sure to clean-up after he was done. We recommend Onley 1 Electric and plan to use him again as the need arises. Superb work!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Do not touch electrical wires in your home without first turning off the power at your circuit breaker and testing the wire with a voltage meter or multimeter. Electricity still flows through wires even when a light switch is powered off, and touching wires with the switch on can result in electrical shock.

Different types of light switches include single-pole switches (the standard switch in your home), double-pole switches, toggle switches, three-way switches, four-way switches, dimmer switches, and more. 

A single-pole light switch controls the power to a single device, whereas two-way, three-way, and four-way light switches control lights from different locations, increasing the number of connections in the home.

No. Do not use a 14-gauge wire on a 20-amp outlet. A certified licensed electrician would know that the National Electrical Code (as per Section 240.4(D) subsection 3) requires 14-gauge wires to be used with a maximum amplitude of 15. Therefore, you should only use 12-gauge wires on 20-amp outlets.

No, a ceiling fan doesn’t have to be wired to a switch, but it’s often more convenient. You can use the included pull chain if your ceiling isn’t too high or install a remote module later, as they are a cheap, easy-to-install option that’ll let you control both the fan and light fixture.

You should always turn off a breaker whenever electrical work is being done. This step can prevent electrical shock and injury. Also, if a breaker is repeatedly tripping, it can mean there is an electrical overload, and it should be shut off. You should contact an electrician to figure out the cause. Make sure to review how to turn off your circuit breaker safely if you do it yourself, and follow safety precautions to avoid severe injuries.

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