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Poulo Electrical Co
4.4(
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Serving Hampden, 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 time6 hrs
Response rate97%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical Experts
4.7(
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Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1955

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Larkin was excellent, very knowledgeable and professional. We look forward to having Electrical Experts & Larkin back in our home to complete additional electrical work"
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Response time12 hrs
135 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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DC Electric Electrical Contractors, Inc.
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Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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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 Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Our experience went very well. We hired an organization to remove our vermiculite, mold and insulation out of our attic, thus it made sense to have Paciorek Electric install the lights in our living room, kitchen and three fans."
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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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TJB Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Travis did an excellent job on our somewhat extensive remodel project, coordinating effectively and efficiently with the rest of the team. I totally enjoyed working with him. He is consistently responsive and always appears at the appointed time with the necessary gear and materials. He is clear in his communications, reliable, well organized, proficient, thorough and was patient with my questions. His price was entirely reasonable. Calm and competent, Travis is entirely pleasant in his business dealings. I recommend him without reservation."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
NJP Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

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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 by77%of homeowners
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Anchor Electric Motor, LLC
4.7(
46
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Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1950

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nate the repair tech from anchor electric is very professional, knowledgeable, great personality. He came out picked up my equipment.Fixed it and dropped it off the next day. Charged me less than what he quoted me. He did a GREAT JOB. Highly recommend Anchor Electric...A+++++! 5 STARS. Thank You"
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Alan Burlachenko Electrician
5.0(
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Serving Hampden, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Showed up just like he said he would at 8:30 with a helper worked all day in the rain. Installed my EV charger direct burial outside. program the charger did a great job. I would recommend him for any of your electrical needs."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

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.

Window AC units use a fair amount of electricity, but significantly less than central AC systems. Because they are more energy-efficient for cooling individual rooms or small spaces, their usage is comparatively low. On average, a window AC unit consumes between 500 and 1,400 watts, while a central AC system uses over 3,500 watts—meaning a window unit uses about one-third of the energy. This typically translates to a monthly running cost of $15 to $40, although this can vary depending on external factors.

It might seem tempting to use 14-gauge wires for your outlets, as they can run a little cheaper. But, when it comes to electrical work, it’s best not to cut costs less you overload your circuit. A 12-gauge wire will ensure that you’re protecting the outlet (and your circuit breaker) from any potential overloads that might incur, as it can handle a little more amplitude than a 14-gauge wire.

A 60W LED bulb is likely labeled as “60W replacement” on the package—that’s because it provides about the same light output as a 60W incandescent bulb. In reality, it likely uses less energy—usually 15 watts or less. If that’s the case, then it’s perfectly fine to put a 60W LED bulb in a 40W socket. Your best bet is to read the package carefully. It will tell you the LED bulb’s actual wattage, and as long as it’s lower than the fixture, the bulb will be safe to use.

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