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Poulo Electrical Co
4.4(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George Poulo runs an extraordinary electrical company. He actually returns calls, keeps appointments, finishes work on time. Poulo was hundreds of dollars less than the next lowest quote. This was no small job, it involved a complete upgrade to breakers from fuses, and 200 Amps service. I was highly satisfied and would recommend."
Response time10 mins
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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DC Electric Electrical Contractors, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"If not for DC Electric fixing my pool motor, I would not have been able to lower the water in the pool in preparation for the additional inches of rainfall, thereby preventing possible flooding. Not only that, since I had Mr Cropanese here, he was able to address another electrical concern I had. Most happy with his work and will recommend him to others."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Paciorek Electric Inc
4.7(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We couldn't have asked for prompter, more courteous, or more expert service. Chris correctly diagnosed and solved all our problems. He wasted no time, charged what we thought was a very fair price, and left us wishing all our experiences with service providers could go this smoothly. Next time we have an electric issue we'll definitely call Paciorek."
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JCamp Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JCamp electric arrived on time and explained everything that they were there to do. After they finished they cleaned up and left nothing behind. JCamp electric is professional and very friendly. We will be hiring them again for our next project."
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Frank Wdowiak- Master Electrician
4.7(
275
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Frank called me and came out the next day. He knew exactly how best to handle our electrical issues and encouraged us to approve the repairs that would have the safest outcome. We are so grateful to Frank and will ask him back for the many other electrical projects we have in our old house."
3 of 12 service panels.
Recommended by92%of homeowners
NJP Electrical Services
5.0(
22
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"It only took Nick a half of a day to upgrade my whole panel and circuit breakers. He asked multiple questions on what I really needed and made suggestions on how to save a few bucks by not buying heavy duty equipment that wasn’t needed for my application. Take his business cards and hand them out. you and your friends and family will be very happy with his attention to detail and quality of work."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Schedule regular inspections, clean fixtures, and replace worn-out components promptly.

You can test an electric fence with a multimeter, but you’ll need to set the multimeter to the correct voltage measurement—such as alternative current (AC) or direct current (DC) and range—depending on your fence. You can find the voltage type and range in the fence’s user manual.

You may not always need to hire a local electrician to install a doorbell camera. Wireless doorbell cameras, for instance, are simple enough for the average homeowner to install. They easily attach to your threshold and run on batteries, so no wiring is necessary.

However, wired doorbells with cameras likely require electrical work that should only be attempted by licensed electricians. You’ll need to call a pro if you’re working with a wired doorbell camera.

Yes, a water leak poses a major fire risk at your home because water is a conductor of electricity. Water that comes into contact with sparks or electrical wires can instantly ignite flammable materials. Additionally, any type of exposure to water can cause wires and other electrical components within your home to corrode. When assessing categories of water damage, it's important to know that even a small amount of moisture near wiring could cause sparks that lead to a fire.

They can vary—a lot. For example, while the EU continues to move toward broader standardization, many different types of outlets still exist from country to country. Some local standards cared about polarization, and some didn’t. It’s similar to other countries around the world.

Generally, you’re less likely to find polarized outlets outside North America. However, alternative plugs and outlets often incorporate precautions so that accidentally touching live prongs on a plug is hard or impossible. You may also find interesting regulations overseas that limit the use of outlets in bathrooms or near sinks to decrease the chance of shock.

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