What questions do I ask an electrician?

<div>It’s important to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ask-electricians-5-questions-hiring.htm">ask an electrician a few questions</a> before you commit to hiring them so you can make an informed decision as a consumer. If you’re getting estimates or considering hiring an electrician, ask them these questions:<ul><li>Are you a full-time electrician?</li><li>Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?</li><li>What level of experience do you have as an electrician?</li><li>Can you please share three references?</li><li>Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?</li><li>What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?</li><li>Will any subcontractors be performing the work?</li><li>Are permits and inspections required?</li><li>Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?</li><li>What is your schedule?</li><li>Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?</li></ul></div>

Do you get quotes from electricians?

<div>Yes, you should get a quote or an estimate from an electrician. Most electricians offer free estimates or quotes. When getting quotes, do your research and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-verify-electricians-license.htm">verify each electrician’s license</a>. Get quotes from three different electricians to compare. If the prices or items listed appear different on the quotes, ask the electrician to clarify. Learning as much as you can about the electrical work you want done will help you get the most accurate estimate. </div>

How much do HVAC companies typically charge?

<div>The average cost to hire an HVAC contractor is between $50 and $150 per hour if charging hourly. However, some HVAC contractors will charge a flat fee by the type of service they are performing—for example, an inspection can cost between $150 to $500. Keep in mind that emergency repairs—which are made after business hours or around major holidays—generally cost more than scheduled repairs.</div>

Should HVAC technicians be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/which-hvac-certifications-do-technicians-need.htm">HVAC technicians to be certified</a>, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed HVAC technician could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi </li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

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Last update on August 06, 2025

Reviewed in August 2013
everything was preformed to our satisfaction and we appreciated a low cost solution for repairing out bathroom exhaust fan
Mitchell Electric
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Reviewed in July 2021
It went very well and I have always been very satisfied with Joe's services. He has a new man (Steven) who came for this job. He was on time, extremely pleasant and did a great job.
Joe Gore Master Electrician
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Reviewed in May 2012
Brandon was enjoyable to deal with, and he and his assistant did a great job, including completely cleaning up after they were done. Both new fans are working perfectly, and the new venting now complies with code. We would definitely use him again for electrical work.
Brandon Haskins
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Reviewed in May 2012
I needed to have a new bathroom fan and a spotlight added to the side of my house facing my driveway. I called Jeff left a message he called me that afternoon, we agreed on a dayand time for the estimate, he gave me a price and we agreed on a day to do the work. Jeff showed up right on time did...
Jeff Walls Electrician & Alarm Co
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Reviewed in November 2013
Replaced 2 kitchen lights, 2 outside lights, put in an outlet for an exhaust fan in my kitchen, changed light switch and put together the exhaust fan and made arrangements for another man to install the fan.
Harland Electric Inc
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Reviewed in July 2011
They ran a water safety outlet and installed a combination light and exhaust fan in the bathroom. The work was excellent!
Bob Mahoney Electric
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Reviewed in November 2018
Great experience. Jason came round to discuss the project and quote the work. Once we decided to go ahead, our job was promptly scheduled for two weeks later. On the day, Jason and his team arrived right on time and got to work. They did a great job, kept me posted with progress, and did a...
Markarian Electric LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
Integrity Electric and Joe are a top notch operation. Honesty, hard working, fair and punctual. I would not only use them again but would recommend them with flying colors.
Integrity Electrical Services
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Reviewed in September 2016
I was totally happy with my experience with Philip's Electric, from the time of the initial call to a follow-up a couple of weeks after the work was completed. I needed a bathroom exhaust fan installed quickly, before plastering and painting could be completed on a bathroom in time for new...
Philip's Electric LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
They were prompt, very professional and friendly. Price was less than what I was quoted from another company. I would without hesitancy recommend Daniels Electric to my friends and neighbors.
Daniels Electric LLC
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