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Avatar for Cape Cod Electrical, Inc.
Cape Cod Electrical, Inc.
4.9(
179
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Serving Osterville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cape Cod Electrical installed a stand by generator for me. Vary knowledgeable, always on time, accomplished everything according to the agreement. Pleasure to do business with Cape Cod Electrical. Highly recommended."
Ripped down service wire due to storm damage
After repair
After repair
Existing center light
New recessed lighting with pendent over island

+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Westview Electric, LLC
5.0(
24
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Serving Osterville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Prompt, Professional. Examined the requested work and immediately went to work and completed the job quickly and thoroughly. I will call on Josh again when I have an electrical need."
Living room recessed
Living room recessed
Garage Sconces
Deck Lights
Panel replacement

+2

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Darnell Cauley Electrician
5.0(
15
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Serving Osterville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darnel came a day after calling him for an electrical issue at my house. He was very pleasant very professional, efficient, and really great to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs electrical work done on Cape Cod five stars."
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paul Foley Electric Co., Inc.
4.8(
99
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Serving Osterville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clear communication thru the whole project. Our Town Inspector is very strict with regards to the electric code and was very impressed with the quality of work!"
Auto Transfer Switch
Connection to propane tanks
Housekeeping pad
Trenching
Custom Poured Pad

+13

Response time12 hrs
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, most electric and automatic gates can be opened manually. They are equipped with a manual override or release mechanism that detaches the motor from the gate, allowing it to be moved by hand. This feature is essential during power outages or other emergencies.

To activate the manual override, you will typically need a specific key or tool. In some cases, you may also need a screwdriver to remove a cover to access the release mechanism. The use of a key is a common security measure to prevent unauthorized individuals from manually opening the gate.

Because every model is different, it is highly recommended to consult your gate's user manual to familiarize yourself with the specific procedure before you need to use it. Keep any necessary keys or tools in an accessible location. Be aware that automatic gates can be very heavy, so opening and closing them manually may be difficult.

In North America, electric gates are also subject to the UL 325 Standard for Safety, which includes provisions to allow emergency responders to access the property.

In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you’ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.

Updating your old outlets, or adding grounding clamps to a metal box are two methods. Each home is different. Consult an electrician for advice on grounding a wire without doing extensive work to dig into the ground.

Window ACs use 500 to 1,400 watts per hour of electricity, while mini-splits use 500 to 700 watts per hour. However, if you need to cool multiple zones in your house, your mini-split can use as much as 2,000 watts per hour. How often you run your system will impact how much electricity you use (and how much you pay per month).

Yes, electric-start snow blowers need to be plugged in to start, but you can unplug them and go once they’re up and running. Simply plug the snow blower into an outdoor outlet and press the start button. Once it starts, you can unplug it and use it freely. The idea for these types of snow blowers is to simplify the starting process from the typical pull-string starts.

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