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WireOne, LLC
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Serving Mount Vernon, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Updated bathroom electrical during remodeling. They came the day after I called them for an estimate for 1 hour of work and completed it immediately. Also gave me an estimate for a household generator. I would hire them again."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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DOWN THE ROAD ELECTRIC INC
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Serving Mount Vernon, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Jesse is a very pleasant young man, fully trained and capable of any electric repair or installation. He came on time, did his work quickly and cleaned up after himself. I am very satisfied and will call "Down the Road Electric" again when the need arises. Rick Ruppert, retired Accountant and homeowner."
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BL Electric
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Serving Mount Vernon, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Located in Cedar Rapids and Independence Iowa, we have local electricians who know Iowa's electrical requirements and take pride in ensuring each project is done to proper specifications. We will quote your project fairly and provide honest feedback on time and materials needed. For those interested in exploring solar, we want each homeowner to be fully informed before they install renewable energy. The solar industry is filled with those looking to sell systems homeowners didn't need. Look to BL Electric for honesty and commitment to doing the job right.

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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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
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Serving Mount Vernon, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Diagnosed the issue as electrical. Will need to get electrician in to see where the problem is between the fuse box and the dishwasher."
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Dependable Electric, Inc.
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Serving Mount Vernon, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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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.

Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Call Appliance Repair
5.0(
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Serving Mount Vernon, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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I am now offering in-home appliance repair. If your washer, dryer, fridge, stove or dishwasher needs any servicing, I'd be happy to help get you back up and running. Call me weekdays between 9-5

Response time10 hrs
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Three-way switches work in pairs, allowing an operator to control a single light or series of lights from two separate switch locations. Most often, a three-way switch controls a light or light series in a single room.

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

Black is the standard color for hot wires, which transfer electricity to your outlets and switches. Red wires are also hot wires. White (and sometimes gray) wires are considered neutral, delivering power back to the panel. Finally, green wires, which are sometimes bare copper, are ground wires, used to ground an electrical circuit and prevent electrocution.

Different fences use different amounts of electricity, but their operating costs are very low overall. Electric fences pull between 4 and 25 watts from the system if you have an average-sized yard. Barring any complicated math, you can expect an average electric fence to cost less than $5 a month to run. Aboveground electric fences, which are not typical for residential use or small animals, can cost more, but you shouldn't notice a significant change in your electric bill. 

A full home inspection can cost nearly $350 on average, but inspecting the breaker box specifically is likely to be lower, between $100 and $200. Don’t confuse this service with a basic breaker trip check, which doesn’t take long and is usually billed at $40 to $50 per hour.

If the electrician discovers a serious problem and needs to replace a breaker, it can cost between $100 and $200 in additional expenses. Although rare, replacing the electrical panel typically costs between $500 and $2,000.

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