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Premier Electric, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+2 more

Serving Altamont, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"They came in, found the electric problem and got it fixed in no time flat. They were fast, did a good job and it was a great value for the work they did. Will use them again!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JAG Electric
4.7(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+1 more

Serving Altamont, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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"Once the electrical box was opened and assessed it was apparent that the electrical box was pulled away from the house wall by the ground settling. Much of the wood frame behind the box had experienced water damage requiring long screws to seek enough wood meat to pull the box back to the brick wall. A vertical slip sleeve pipe was installed to adjust for the horizontal piping in the ground settling. The owner agreed to add foam, calking to help seal the wall box to the house wall and add a sloped top cover and sides to add additional protection from future heavy rain. This was an original construction land settling issue that is not uncommon."
Response time1 day
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KC Electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Altamont, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"KC Electric was honest and reliable throughout the process of getting electricity to our family fun area. It wasnâ t an easy job to complete and Cody did a great job. Very happy with the work Cody did and would definitely recommend him."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Rocky's Lighting Solutions
5.0(
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Lightning Protection - Install or RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Altamont, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rocky was very pleasant and professional. I live in an older home ((over 75yr old) so had a years of different wiring that previous owners installed (some incorrectly) He updated my electrical panel , some rewiring and new outside reciprocals. His prices were fair and I feel safer in my home. I will highly recommend him."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, a light switch still has power even when switched off. Switches only interrupt or continue the flow of electricity into a fixture or outlet; they do not shut off the power flowing into the wire. The only way to shut off power in a light switch is to turn off the power at the circuit breaker.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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.

In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you’ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.

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