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Paul W Chace
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul arrived on time, quickly identified a workable solution to my electrical need. He noted equipment and wiring I already had installed and used that knowledge to give me an estimate that was much less than previous estimates. He is very knowledgeable, got the job done quickly and I would heartily recommend him for any electrical work."
Response time11 hrs
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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VMA Electric Inc
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"We have had VMA do a couple of big projects done for us. This last project involved replacing the underground electrical line from the box near the sidewalk to the house. VMA coordinated everything, Eversource disconnect and reconnect, town inspection, excavation, laying of conduit containing the new line, and installation of the new meter. They also installed an additional conduit for a future fiber optic cable. I have recommended VMA to others because of the excellent communication, work ethic, efficiency, good value for the money, courtesy, and quality of work. They solved our difficult electrical problem in a very non-stressful way."
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Response time8 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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D.P. Electric, Inc.
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1981

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Warranties offered

"Lost power to my home office hub/work center (WIFI, connected cable, land line, computers, printers, etc). I wasn't able to secure an appointment for days considering the holiday is right around the corner and I have limited availability. I had put the word out and DP Electric was the last to reach out to me and was able to quickly address my issue and had my home office up and running and fully operational. DP Electric saved my week allowing me to do damage control and keep my holiday plans on schedule. Thanks guys!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Champion Electrical Services Inc
5.0(
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Champion Electrical Services, we believe homeowners deserve better. No more no-shows, rushed work, or upsells you don't need. We built this company to do things right - with respect, craftsmanship, and pride. Every project is treated like it's being done in our own home: clean, code-compliant, and built to last. Whether you need a panel upgrade, EV charger, generator, or quick repair, we show up when it counts and earn your trust every time. \nLicensed, insured, and proudly serving MA & RI. \nWhen the lights go out, don't call just anyone. Call the Champ.\n\n(774) 331-3500 \nCalltheChamp.com \[email protected]

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Ryan Cassidy
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"I would hire Ryan again in a second! His quality of work was excellent, he was reasonably priced, and he always responded promptly and did his best to work with my schedule while. I plan to recommend him to anyone in need of electrical work!"
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Joseph Jackson
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Updated service and installed some recessed lighting. Joe was so easy to work with. Great communication and trustworthy - very very fair price. Will use him again for future electrical work."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Bettinger Electric, LLC
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott was great, offered a fair price, was flexible for scheduling, and finished the job quickly and well. We had a Bath fan install + an exterior electrical outlet installed and he was able to get it done within a few hours. The install looks clean and he took care to clean up afterwards too. Great work Scott! Thank you!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
A & B Electric
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Serving Upton, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Mike from A&B electric did an excellent job on what I consider a complicated project. The project required conversion to 220V, sub-panel installation, external receptacle, switch, and device wiring; I'm delighted with his attention to detail, customer service, and overall execution."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In the case of electrical overflow, an ungrounded outlet should trip the circuit breaker, staving off dangerous scenarios. However, this is not always the case, especially if the wires and circuit breaker are worn down or damaged in some way. Ungrounded wires melt over time as they are introduced to more and more electricity. In other words, a circuit breaker offers protection in most instances but not always, and that’s where the danger lies with ungrounded outlets.

With AC wiring, which is the kind most likely you’ll find at home, the black wire is “hot,” and the white is “neutral.” The bare or green wire is considered the safety ground wire. If you encounter DC wiring, it’s relatively easy to tell positive or negative wires apart. red wires are used to indicate positive voltage and black wires indicate negative voltage.

A GFCI outlet can be 15A or 20A. The average American home power outlet is 15A.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

The average cost to hire an electrician is around $350. However, every electrical job varies in scope, materials, and labor involved, so while you will likely pay anywhere between $85 and $1,100 for standard jobs, a project like rewiring a house can cost up to $30,000. You might also pay slightly higher prices if you need emergency work done or if the work involves accessing a hard-to-reach area in your home, like an attic or cramped crawlspace. You should ask your electrician for an estimate before agreeing to the work.

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