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Electrical Specialists
4.9(
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Serving Silver Lake, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent service, on time, very professional, knowledgeable, and considerate of my home. I even referred Electrical Specialists to my son."
House Panel
Bedroom Lighting upgrade
Existing Service
Existing Service
New Service

+29

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Full Circuit Electric
5.0(
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Serving Silver Lake, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

""I needed some electrical work done at my house, and Luke was great! He came out quickly, gave me a fair bid, and got it done quickly. Luke is very honest with you and a hard worker as well. I'd recommend for any electric services.""
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Serving Silver Lake, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sent engineering drawings for review prior to starting work worked over the weekend to beat the insulation schedule on a new build."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Silver Lake, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
H.E.M.I. Electric, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Silver Lake, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of electrical services that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ideal Lighting System
5.0(
9
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Serving Silver Lake, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Aaron was super friendly and easy to work with. He laid out an easy to understand and effective plan for how to solve our problem. He is very thorough and provided excellent work! He was even able to find us a discount on a light fixture. I would highly recommend him and his work."
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smart Power Services
4.3(
6
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Serving Silver Lake, KS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you Randall, Jason did a great job, it well exceeded my expectations. I will recommend your services and your professionalism. We tested it, it worked perfect."
Cummins Generator
Kohler 12 kW
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ebenezer Home and Property LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Silver Lake, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I hired him. He worked on my Deck and Porch. It was done at 66539. Excellent worked arrived on time. Worked on extreme weather condition and got the job done on time. I cannot say enough good things about my experience would give him 10 star if I could and he was very knowledgeable on what he had done and I am going to work with him again."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Most 200-amp panels have 40 to 42 slots, which can accommodate 40-42 single-pole breakers or 20 double-pole breakers. Some panels can accept even more circuits through the use of tandem breakers. The exact number of breakers allowed is determined by the panel manufacturer's rating, which you can find on the panel itself. It is important to avoid using all breakers at the same time; as a general rule, you should not use more than 160 amps of power at once to prevent overloading your 200-amp system. For specific guidance, it's best to check your panel's rating or consult with a qualified electrician.

You should never plug a normal 120v appliance into a special 240v outlet, as it can quickly burn out the appliance. This will cause irreparable damage to the appliance and, in worse case scenarios, cause damage to your circuit breaker. Check your appliance’s rating before plugging it into a 220v outlet to avoid electrical disaster.

Many wire nuts can accommodate three wires of various gauges; you should check the packaging of the nut to confirm you are buying the correct size. In addition, there are screw terminals that accommodate various numbers of wires; these might also be called “terminal blocks,” and exist to connect multiple wires. 

Regular inspections, avoiding circuit overloads, and updating wiring when needed help maintain efficiency.

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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