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Avatar for PowerUp Electric
PowerUp Electric
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradePortable Generator - Install+4 more

Serving Monticello, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Did wiring for radon mitigation system and upgrades to protect against lightning strikes and power surges for electricity for my condo. Also wired gas meter to protect lines against lightning strikes. Andy was on time efficient and job was well done."
Generac Generator
200 Amp Meter
6" Recessed Light
LED Can Lighting
Electrical Repair

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ricks Electric
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving Monticello, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've had a hard time getting electrical work done so I tried Angi.com to see if there was someone local that could come out to do my welding 220v 50 amp circuit upgrade. Ricks Electric immediately reached out to talk about the project, after sending a couple pics I was fit into the schedule next day. Came out to look over everything, went to get supplies and was done with the job in 15 minutes. From reaching out that evening and having it installed the next afternoon was great. I highly recommend using Ricks Electric, and I will be calling for my future projects!!"
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Element Electric, LLC
5.0(
3
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving Monticello, IA and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

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

Quonset hut
Basement Remodel
New Kitchen layout
Basement Remodel
All new lighting

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

If a light switch is off, it’s very unlikely to cause a fire. For a fire to start, the switch has to be on, activating an electrical current, and the wiring must be faulty. However, the malfunctioning light switch could cause an intermittent current to move across the electrical wire. This issue could become a fire hazard with another device connected to the wire. You should replace the bad light switch as soon as you notice it or call an electrician.

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.

You should never wire neutral and ground wires together at a light switch. Not only is it unsafe, but it’s also incorrect. The neutral and ground wires perform separate functions in an electrical circuit and should never be swapped or wired together at a light switch, light, or outlet. 

Thankfully, LED lights use less electricity than incandescent lights, meaning you won’t spend as much on utility bills by using these light strips. Each 5-meter LED light strip will cost about $3 per year on your energy bill.

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