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Avatar for JP McCurdy Electrical Services Inc
JP McCurdy Electrical Services Inc
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+13 more

Serving Boxford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend J.P. McCurdy Electrical Services. We hired this exceptional shop to replace all the old knob and tube wiring (along with switching out a number of light fixtures and installing several ceiling fans) in our 120-year-old Victorian home – a challenging job that a couple of other electricians didn’t feel confident undertaking. Owner Jack McCurdy personally came to size up the job and give us a detailed estimate, and his professionalism, courtesy and extensive knowledge sold us. What was originally thought to be a two-week job was finished in six working days as foreman Joe Costain efficiently deployed his crew and brought in a second crew on a few days to expedite the work. Joe was great at communicating what kind of activity we could expect day-to-day, especially as both my wife and I are working from home fulltime during the COVID pandemic. He and the crew checked in frequently on our preferences, minimized the number of holes in the ceilings and walls (including avoiding harming our wallpaper in a couple of rooms altogether), and cleaned up well at the end of every day. Jack’s estimate was competitive and the final accounting accurately included the additions and subtractions we agreed to during the job. We feel so much better that we’ve finally eliminated the risky knob and tube wiring and updated the entire house’s electrical system. McCurdy is a full-service shop that does all kinds of electrical work – if you want a trustworthy and capable electrician, give Jack a call!"
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Jonathan Atwood
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+4 more

Serving Boxford, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan was very patient, provided excellent service and did an exceptional job with our electrical upgrades and our entire home rewire (as it initially had Knob and Tube wiring). I'll be using him again and have referred him to other friends for their electrical needs."
Response time12 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by32%of homeowners
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Smith Electrical
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Boxford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Smith Electrical installed a whole house generator and new electrical service. Joel Smith will be back when the propane company installs line to generator. Smith Electrical did an excellent job and am very satisfied professional and clean the work area. I would recommend Smith Electrical and have him for my future electrical projects."
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Response time2 days
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Fitzgerald Electric Inc.
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Boxford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Jfitz Electric! We take pride the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you

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JD Electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+7 more

Serving Boxford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jason at JD electric was great. He replied to my inquiry within minutes of placing my request and immediately scheduled my job for the next business day. He showed up on time and replaced four kitchen pendant lights in less time than a cup of coffee. He was very professional and did a great job!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You should not attempt to disable a smoke alarm unless you’ve already activated a replacement unit. To stop a hardwired smoke alarm from beeping, reset the device or silence the alarm. If you’re removing a hardwired alarm, shut off the power, turn the unit counterclockwise to remove it from the ceiling, and disconnect the wiring.

Appliances in your home that need dedicated circuits include:

  • Refrigerators and chest freezers

  • Electric ranges, microwaves, and toaster ovens

  • Dishwashers and garbage disposals

  • Washers and dryers

  • Heating and air conditioning units

  • Hot tubs, saunas, and water pumps

  • Sump pumps

  • Central vacuums

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.

The Occupational Safety and Home Administration (OSHA) requires an electrical panel to have a minimum of three feet (36 inches) of room from the front of the panel to the closest obstacle. In this case, the word obstacle refers to nearly everything, including walls, machines, and other fixed objects. Additionally, panels require at least 6½ feet of headroom in the area directly in front of the fixture. These requirements help ensure safe use of the panel and allow electricians plenty of room to work.

If your outlet is testing fine but keeps tripping, that’s a sign your GFCI outlet is working, but there’s a problem somewhere else. Try plugging in different devices and see if the outlet keeps tripping. If it’s not the appliance that’s causing the issue, it could be a problem in your wiring. Faulty wiring can be a source of electrical fires and other serious problems. We recommend arranging an inspection by an electrician if an outlet appears to be working but keeps tripping.

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