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BL Electric
5.0(
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Serving Vinton, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Vinton, 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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Response time1 day
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Element Electric, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Vinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I want to express my gratitude to Element Electric for their outstanding work on short notice. Their team demonstrated exceptional efficiency and professionalism, ensuring the job was completed on time without compromising quality. I would especially like to commend Mitch and Kenny for their superb workmanship and dedication. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident throughout the project. Thank you for a job well done!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Olney 1 Electric LLC
4.7(
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Serving Vinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired only one electric to fix or finish my solar system that I bought from another company and found out that it was a mess and it was all screwed up they put on the stuff that I did not buy it was a cheaper version of what I bought but only one electric came in and saw the problems I had to take everything apart that the other company did and give me the things that I purchased in the first place I feel they did a very good job and what they had to work with and replace and fix everything the other company had screwed up and I donâ t think I wouldâ ve ever got it up and running with the other company if it hadnâ t been for Only one electric"
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door
4.2(
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Serving Vinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Joe Zimmerman of AAA Computers showed up on time, knew exactly what he was doing, and even supplied a power cord which was missing from the box the movers had packed the computers in. He went out of his way to make sure things were working correctly and gave me a tutorial on fixing issues by myself were additional problems to crop up."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
630
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Serving Vinton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Credit card accepted

"I was contacted by a Tech at the assigned time and had to run to the store for a cable I needed. When I called back, I had a different Tech, but he was able to continue right where I had left off. There was no need to explain anything again. Awesome."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

In the majority of cases, you can replace an outlet with a USB outlet. USB charging receptacles install in the same spot as standard outlets and any electrician worth their salt is more than familiar with the replacement process. Additionally, it’s possible to replace yourself, but only if you have prior experience with your home’s electrical system, as it requires handling of wires.

GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter, which means it has the ability to detect a ground fault and shut the circuit down before it creates hazards. General breakers may also do that because ground faults can cause overloads, but they’re more focused on amp overloads from any cause. GFCIs are often installed in specific outlets, but breakers can come with GFCI capabilities built in for broader ground fault protection.

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

An average, 400-square-foot electric heated driveways consume approximately $3 per hour in terms of electricity. The price may slightly fluctuate depending on your local energy cost. A simple formula to calculate your heated driveway’s total wattage consumption is by multiplying the square footage by 50 watts and then dividing it by 1,000 to get the kilowatt number. Multiply that with your local energy cost per hour and there you have the hourly operating cost.

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