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JP McCurdy Electrical Services Inc
4.4(
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New washer was causing circuit breakers to flip on my electrical panel. Mr. Handyman, who does my home repair and maintenance, referred me to McCurdy Electric emphasizing that they are the best in the business. Contacted McCurdy Electric and from that first phone call was in great hands. From Judy in the Office to Owner John who came out to meet and prepare estimate, professional and kind all the way. Logoed truck, always on time. Upgraded service to 100 AMP. Shebeeb and Brandon dug the trenches, ran the wires and quite honestly worked hard getting me back up with electricity before they left. McCurdy Electric even pulled the required permits and met with the City Inspector at my home. Just sat back with a book and let the professionals do their magic. Will not hesitate to contact them the next time I need electrical work done. Five Stars. --Charlene in West Peabody, MA"
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Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carmen Colella Electric
4.8(
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carmen and his staff have performed every electrical job in my home: Everything from upgrading my service to converting to a 2-family. Heâ s installed lighting, upgraded outlets and fixed numerous issues in my old home. Professional. Punctual. Affordable. Highly recommend for any electrical needs."
Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Steven C Papuchis
4.7(
182
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I needed some help running cable tv Coaxial and electrical wiring for a wall mounted TV. Steven offered some suggestions for placement of the boxes to best hide the plugs and connectors."
Great looking van man!
Nice and Tidy
Bins all marked
like a well oiled machine
with the right stuff

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Jonathan Atwood
5.0(
32
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time Jonathan has helped us with an electrical issue. He's terrific...reliable, knowledgeable, explains the work he'll be doing, and his rates seem fair. I highly recommend him!"
Response time12 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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CH Electric LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: True professional

"There aren't enough stars for CH Electric! Chris Hinchey is a consummate professional. Educated, licensed and insured Chris was punctual, reliable, kind, beyond knowledgeable and affordable. Chris will be my go to pro for any and all electrical issues. His quality customer service and abilities as an electrician set him apart from the others. We could not be happier with the work he did for us. We are so happy to have found him. You'll be doing yourself a disservice if you do not hire him. Amazing experience!"
This is during the rough construction phase of the project if you look closely you can see out wiring
This is the best look at the new 200amp Service installed at the property.  We were able to work with National Grid to insure the proper sized drop was installed free of cost, and that the point of attachment could be moved so not to interfere with the siding contractor
Three Season Porch (New Build)
These are some of the exterior lights that were installed.  You can also see the weather head on the new service which was upgraded from 100amps to 200amps
Three Season Porch (New Build)

+130

Response time3 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Fitzgerald Electric Inc.
5.0(
7
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Serving Nahant, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Electrical questions, answered by experts

While washers and dryers do not require a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet to function properly, electrical codes often mandate their use for safety. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires GFCI protection for all outlets within six feet of a water source. This means a washer and dryer must be plugged into a GFCI outlet if they are installed in locations like a laundry room, utility room, garage, or basement. In other areas without a nearby water source, there is no specific requirement, but using a GFCI outlet is still recommended for extra peace of mind. It is always best to consult your local codes and regulations to ensure compliance and safety.

The National Fire Protection Association reports that almost half of reported electrical fires are caused by electrical distribution and lighting equipment. The main culprit behind these fires is often frayed, worn, or faulty wiring, particularly in closed-off and concealed areas like attics, where fires can start and burn undetected for long periods.

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

The National Electrical Codebook indicates that there should be at least 6 inches of wiring in the breaker box for connecting purposes. When in doubt, err on the side more, because you can always cut some wire off but you can never add it back on, and if you don’t have enough you may struggle to finish wiring your breaker box properly.

The life expectancy of a circuit breaker is 30 to 40 years. However, how long your circuit breaker lasts depends on the condition of your electrical equipment, the amperage, your electrical consumption, and more. A breaker box that frequently trips from overload will last much shorter than a breaker box with the proper amperage for the number of devices and appliances in use. If your circuit breaker trips frequently, and you have also increased your electrical consumption, it may be worth upgrading your electrical panel to extend your electrical system’s lifespan—and save you the hassle of frequent power trips.

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