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Bucks Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Every time I turned on my bathroom light it would trip the circuit to the entire upper floor. The electrician was very professional and knowledgeable. He had the issue fixed and the job completed in under 30 minutes! I will definitely hire this company again. Quick and painless."
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Response time10 mins
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Ronald L. Dunaway Electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+6 more

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff the electrician was very thorough and professional! All work completed as requested and tested. Would recommend Dunaway for any job for electrical! Bill Brown"
Response time5 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Certified Electric, LLC
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+14 more

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Certified Electric LLC is a must for any electrical needs in your home! As soon as I reached out, Brian called and gave us a quote and scheduled a time to install the ceiling fans. Billy came over within a couple days and did a wonderful job! So personable and knowledgeable! We now have a list of things for them to do including adding a new electrical line for our stove! They also support the military and law enforcement! Reasonably priced too, total win! Highly Recommend!"
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Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Nations Best Appliance Repair
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The service tech came and was very polite. He quickly pointed out the issue. Unfortunately, the issue was with the electrical outlet and not the dryer. He told me what needed to be done to correct the issue and I was then able to buy the parts at the store and fix it."
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Response time12 hrs
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

An estimate for electrical work should include an estimated number and an estimated price to complete the work. An electrical estimate should also include a description of the services to be provided as well as the materials to be used, such as wiring, switches, panels, or other items, and the cost for those materials. If any tax is charged, that should appear on the estimate, too. Some estimates may include additional options that can be added to the base price of the quoted job if the customer chooses to go ahead with the add-ons.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

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.

Ultimately, the best device depends on what you’re measuring. A voltmeter only measures volts, while a multimeter measures volts, current, resistance, humidity, and possibly much more, depending on the model. If you think you’ll need to measure more than volts, consider investing in a multimeter so you have a tool that can help you with various household projects.

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.

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