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WireOne
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+13 more

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Customers say: Quality work

"WireOne was very diligent on making sure my electrical connections at my outside security pole were safe. I was blessed and protected that no one had gotten hurt with the connection prior to it being corrected!"
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Response time11 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door
4.2(
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The deal on Angie's list stated that wires would be "dressed." To me this means that the wires would be covered. There were wires sticking out all over and was extremely unsightly. I had to pay an additional fee to "dress the wires." When that was completed, it looked much much better. Unfortunately, the pictures below show how it looks now. Some wires are still exposed and the paint was chipped."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Vande Wall Electric
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+11 more

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Hello and welcome to VANDE WALL CONSTRUCTION!! We are your one stop shop for all things Electrical, For residential or commercial! We have 5 years of experience, License and bonded Pros. And customer service is always our top priority. Give us a call today to schedule your free estimate!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AIO Integrations LLC
4.6(
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Exterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Building Lighting - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"There were many things wrong in my computer (my fault and letting grandchildren on computer) Robert was so helpful, gave me many good instructions to keep everything safe, which I have written down, feel like I have a new computer. He was so excellent and experienced, took his time and was meticulous about what needed to be done. He was a pleasure to work with and I will use this company again! Linda Disy"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Unytel, Inc.
3.7(
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Telephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For BusinessTelephone System - Install or Upgrade - For BusinessTelephone System - Repair - For Business

Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Unytel is recognized nationally for our telecommunication services that consistently exceed customer expectations. Our commitment to innovation has yielded a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that include a wide range of IT, Telecommunications, Construction, and Building Management services.We have over 16 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and look forward to working with you and your company.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Smart glass doesn’t use a lot of electricity, and you can expect a standard window to add between $1 and $2 per year to your electric bills. Smart glass is proof that energy-efficient windows work. Although your smart windows may consume a little energy to operate, they can save enough energy to offset the costs. If you’re concerned about the minimal bump to your electricity consumption, you can opt for smart tint, which doesn’t require electricity to work.

The Occupational Safety and Home Administration (OSHA) requires an electrical panel to have a minimum of three feet (36 inches) of room from the front of the panel to the closest obstacle. In this case, the word obstacle refers to nearly everything, including walls, machines, and other fixed objects. Additionally, panels require at least 6½ feet of headroom in the area directly in front of the fixture. These requirements help ensure safe use of the panel and allow electricians plenty of room to work.

Yes, you can daisy chain outlets, which involves connecting multiple outlets in series. However, ensuring the circuit can handle the additional load is important to avoid overloading and tripping the breaker. The total number of outlets on a single circuit should not exceed the recommended limit, typically eight on a 15-amp circuit. Hiring a licensed electrician is always advisable for complex installations or if you're unsure of what to do.

By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores. 

If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

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