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Scotty's Electric Company
4.5(
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Serving Cataldo, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Timely response. Laid out an installation plan that made sense, used some existing infrastructure that would prevent additional cost and overall cost estimate was well within reason. Work effort is ongoing due to adverse weather and trenching requirements. ( I have an electrical/electronics background and degree. I am to old to do the work myself)."
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Response time10 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Glacier Bay Electric, LLC
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Serving Cataldo, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"I wasnâ t quite sure how best to approach my project and I found Roy to be highly knowledgeable, competent and helpful. The project was completed beyond expectations at a reasonable price and fully permitted. I would definitely hire Roy for any electrical needs in the future. Great to work with too!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Sturm Heating & Air Conditioning
4.4(
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Serving Cataldo, ID and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1945

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Emergency services offered

"Travis the installer . Was a real pro. He relocated my water heater and re did the plumbing. Explained what he was doing as he did it. Looks so good. Very professional work done."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Media Controlled, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Cataldo, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"Fantastic!! Mark Ackerman was very polite and very knowledgeable. He was able to correct my problem. I would use him again!!! Many thanks for referring such a good company to me. B. Murray"
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Millectric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Cataldo, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Millectric Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
National Electric & Construction Inc
New to Angi

Serving Cataldo, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 25 years of experience, National Electric & Construction Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Electric of Spokane & Coeurdalene
4.6(
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Serving Cataldo, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team arrived as scheduled. Alex & Tyler worked well as a team. They installed ceiling fans which we had purchased ahead of time. They had to put in fan boxes for all 3. Also we had to replace 2 bathroom fans. They supplied one of those. Lastly we needed outlets on our porch. They were able to get all this done in about half a day. We were super impressed with the ease of setting up the assessment, scheduling the work and completion of the job. The prices fit our budget. We were not pressured into additional work. In the future we are planning more upgrades around our place and we will be calling Mr Electric again. Than you Alex & Tyler for doing such a great job."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

When converting a standard 120-volt outlet to a 240-volt outlet, the only components you can typically reuse are the existing electrical box and the hole in the wall. Everything else—including the wiring, breaker, and receptacle—should be replaced to ensure both safety and efficiency. Appliances designed for 240 volts have different plug configurations that won’t fit into a standard 120-volt outlet, making it necessary to install a compatible 240-volt receptacle. This design helps prevent overloading or underloading the power available to any one outlet or circuit.

You will need a permit for any electrical work that involves installing or replacing wiring, moving or installing new fixtures, switches, or outlets, hardwiring appliances or HVAC equipment, installing subpanels, and upgrading electrical service. You typically don’t need a permit to have an electrician replace an existing light fixture or electrical box. You can always call your local building department to see if your project needs a permit, but a professional electrician will be able to tell you. In most cases, your professional will pull the permits for you.

On average, it takes from four to eight hours to replace an outside electrical meter box, not including rewiring. It will take a few more hours if the project requires pros to do any rewiring work. Consult your local electrician about a time estimate for your specific project.

If the outlet is a GFCI model, this is normal since these outlets have their own breakers that shut off when they encounter a problem—just hitting the reset button should solve the issue. Otherwise, the outlet could have bad wiring, or your circuit breaker could be having issues. If the issue started out of nowhere and is not on a GFCI outelt, it’s best to contact an electrician to diagnose the issue.

While circuit breakers are designed to be reset after tripping, there isn't a strict countdown to when they will fail. The primary danger lies in a breaker tripping multiple times in a short period without allowing the components to cool down. Theoretically, a standard breaker might handle around 50 trips caused by simple overloading. However, this number can be much lower in practice. For instance, a high-current fault could damage a breaker to the point that it needs replacement after only two resets. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips frequently exacerbates the underlying problem by causing the electrical components, wires, and the breaker itself to overheat. This can lead to permanent damage, cause the breaker to trip unnecessarily in the future, and increase the risk of an electrical fire. If a breaker trips every few minutes, you should leave it in the 'off' position and call a qualified electrician for an inspection.

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