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

Approved

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 time6 hrs
Response rate97%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DC Electric Electrical Contractors, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JCamp Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
9 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

Approved

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.
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
NJP Electrical Services
4.9(
18
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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."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

When wiring a switch, the power typically comes into the receptacle first. The neutral wire goes straight to the outlet, while the hot wire is split. You'll need a wire nut to splice the hot wire back to one of the receptacles, but you will also tie another wire into that same wire nut and run to the switch. That way, you can control the flow of electricity to that particular receptacle by turning the switch on and off.

A duplex outlet simply means that the receptacle has two plug-in outlets for two plugs. It’s a common design choice for homes. The two outlets should be wired identically during installation so the hot side is the same for both.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

If you find the power cables for your appliances are too short, there are ways to extend them for the cost of just the extra wiring you need. Simply cut and strip your wires, solder them together, and cover them using heat shrink tubing. Not everyone has a soldering tool on hand, so if you’re looking to extend in a pinch, an extension cord, power bar, or surge protector can do the job just fine.

Local building codes typically require conduit around exterior wiring. Conduit protects the wire from moisture, extreme temperatures, sun exposure, and harsh weather conditions to prolong its lifespan. When a wire is worn out, it can be dangerous as the risk of electric shock or fire increases.

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