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WireOne
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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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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Jenson Electric, LLC.
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Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great to work with. Dana completely understood my project and sent me a very fair bid the next day. The work was completed the following week, exactly as promised. Dean and AJ were great; very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely call Jensen with future electrical needs."
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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door
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Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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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
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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
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Serving Ottumwa, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"Bob went above and beyond the service I originally hired him to do. I had another problem with my computer which I created but he came to my rescue and he did not even charge me for the additional service"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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AIO Integrations LLC
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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.
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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

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

The National Electrical Codebook indicates that there should be at least 6 inches of wiring in the breaker box for connecting purposes. When in doubt, err on the side more, because you can always cut some wire off but you can never add it back on, and if you don’t have enough you may struggle to finish wiring your breaker box properly.

Electrical meter risers connect your home’s electrical meter to overhead power lines so you can receive electrical service from the grid. Electrical meters also have a weatherhead, which protects the utility lines connected to your home’s electrical system via the service entrance cable. Risers connect the weatherhead to your electrical meter socket, which connects to the meter.

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

If you have a lamp that flickers or doesn’t stay on, it’s a sign that it’s time to rewire it. Additionally, it’s important to rewire antique lamps so they’re safe to continue using without the risk of an electrical fire. If the plug on your lamp is more than 15 years old or you notice poor performance like flickering, you should hire a lamp repair service to rewire it. If you’re upgrading the bulbs in an antique lamp from incandescent to LED or CFL bulbs, rewire it so it’s compatible with the modern bulbs.

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