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Kevin's Electric

4.95(
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Kevin's Electric

4.95(
43
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

Kevin's Electric 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, with over 35 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Knowledgeable and experienced. Got the job completed in a timely fashion. Satisfied customer."

Erik H on May 2025

Kevin's Electric 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, with over 35 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Knowledgeable and experienced. Got the job completed in a timely fashion. Satisfied customer."

Erik H on May 2025


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WireOne, LLC

4.46(
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WireOne, LLC

4.46(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

When you are looking for professional top level electrical services, WireOne is here standing by to help. Our team of experts has the experience and training to handle all of your electrical needs from diagnosis to repairs. Our dedication to our customers is apparent in every job we take, as we always make sure all of your worries and concerns are covered. We back this up with a true written 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Call your trusted electrician today if you're in need of any electrical services handled with proficiency and care 24 hours a day seven days a week.

"Wireone states they give you qoute before the service. When I asked how much GFCI outlet change would cost, call center agent gave me $ 69. Turns out this was just for sending an electrician and the price was $227. I don't think this was electrian's fault but be wary of wireone's deceptive marketing practice."

Sanggyu B on March 2025

When you are looking for professional top level electrical services, WireOne is here standing by to help. Our team of experts has the experience and training to handle all of your electrical needs from diagnosis to repairs. Our dedication to our customers is apparent in every job we take, as we always make sure all of your worries and concerns are covered. We back this up with a true written 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Call your trusted electrician today if you're in need of any electrical services handled with proficiency and care 24 hours a day seven days a week.

"Wireone states they give you qoute before the service. When I asked how much GFCI outlet change would cost, call center agent gave me $ 69. Turns out this was just for sending an electrician and the price was $227. I don't think this was electrian's fault but be wary of wireone's deceptive marketing practice."

Sanggyu B on March 2025


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B&L Electric, LLC

4.88(
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B&L Electric, LLC

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very fast service. In and out quickly."

Sean J on May 2024

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very fast service. In and out quickly."

Sean J on May 2024


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Element Electric, LLC

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Element Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

Element Electric is a licensed and insured locally, Veteran owned electrical contractor based out of Marion, IA. We have over two decades in the electrical business; residential and commercial and several years of experience working in the solar industry. We pride ourselves on our honesty, reliability and our craftsmanship. You will find that we put our customers first! We serve the Eastern Iowa area and have vast knowledge in residential, commercial and the solar industry. Call us for your next job!

"The installation went great and the person who came by was great and courteous."

Mike O on April 2025

Element Electric is a licensed and insured locally, Veteran owned electrical contractor based out of Marion, IA. We have over two decades in the electrical business; residential and commercial and several years of experience working in the solar industry. We pride ourselves on our honesty, reliability and our craftsmanship. You will find that we put our customers first! We serve the Eastern Iowa area and have vast knowledge in residential, commercial and the solar industry. Call us for your next job!

"The installation went great and the person who came by was great and courteous."

Mike O on April 2025


"Ricks Electric did an amazing job getting my power back on I had a fuse box catch fire and had to have a whole new box installed as well as everything outside. He was able to get everything wired in the new box and I have full power now. If anyone needs a dedicated electrician use Ricks electric out of Washington ia"

Jessica A on August 2025

Electrical service upgrades Solar Ev chargers Repair work remodels Emergency service Panel changes Lighting upgrades Family owned business with over 20 years of experience.

"Ricks Electric did an amazing job getting my power back on I had a fuse box catch fire and had to have a whole new box installed as well as everything outside. He was able to get everything wired in the new box and I have full power now. If anyone needs a dedicated electrician use Ricks electric out of Washington ia"

Jessica A on August 2025


Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC

4.67(
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Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC

4.67(
86
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Dan and his crew did a complete rewire on our home we moved to our out of town property, they were fast , efficient and friendly, the project was made so much easier because of them, would highly recommend them"

Jeremy R on February 2025

Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Dan and his crew did a complete rewire on our home we moved to our out of town property, they were fast , efficient and friendly, the project was made so much easier because of them, would highly recommend them"

Jeremy R on February 2025


Dependable Electric, Inc.

4.75(
2
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Dependable Electric, Inc.

4.75(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

At Dependable Electric, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"Very good experience"

Hugh W on October 2021

At Dependable Electric, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"Very good experience"

Hugh W on October 2021



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Hoekstra Electric

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Hoekstra Electric

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1 years of experience

Hoekstra Electric, based in Winfield, Iowa, is a family owned and operated electrical contractor who serves the southeast region of Iowa. There is no project too small or too big for us. Our business is founded on the principles of craftsmanship, reliability, quality parts, and exceptional customer service. We take pride in the work that we do. If you are seeking a high-quality installation and even better service, get in touch with our trusted electrician today.

Hoekstra Electric, based in Winfield, Iowa, is a family owned and operated electrical contractor who serves the southeast region of Iowa. There is no project too small or too big for us. Our business is founded on the principles of craftsmanship, reliability, quality parts, and exceptional customer service. We take pride in the work that we do. If you are seeking a high-quality installation and even better service, get in touch with our trusted electrician today.


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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Breakers are designed to trip and be reset, so there’s no countdown to when it will malfunction. The danger lies in a break tripping multiple times in a row without—well, a break. The breaker and the wires need time to cool down after an overload. Multiple tripping in short succession exacerbates the problem that breakers are preventing, overheating the electrical components and causing damage. That damage can extend to the breaker itself, so a breaker that trips a lot in a short timespan may trip accidentally afterward.

You should never unplug or touch a buzzing outlet. If there are appliances plugged in that are causing the buzzing, wait until the appliance is turned off (or turn it off yourself) and then unplug it from the outlet. Test the outlet by plugging in something that won’t use much power—a small lamp works well. If the outlet still buzzes, have a pro investigate why.

Most ceiling light fixtures only have a black, white, and green wire, but in some cases, you’ll also find a red wire in the box. This is a second hot wire, like the black wire, and is included for ceiling light kits that have a fan.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

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.

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