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Avatar for Nichols Electric
Nichols Electric
4.6(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - Install+4 more

Serving Wellesley Hills, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They responded very quickly and came out the very next morning at MY convenience. Fixed the issue, diagnosed the problem that caused the breaker to trip and confirmed that the electrical outlet that serves the range was still good. Very happy with the demeanor and attitude of the professional, Dylan, who came out exactly when he said he would. Thanks."
Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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VMA Electric Inc
4.8(
466
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+19 more

Serving Wellesley Hills, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

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."
Needham Project
22kw Generac
27kw
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Paul W Chace
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - Install+6 more

Serving Wellesley Hills, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was our first time hiring an electrician and it was a very positive experience. Paul was friendly, knowledgeable, timely, professional and very reasonable price wise. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Definitely would recommend him for any of your electrical needs around the house."
Response time11 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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D.E.S. Systems, LLC
4.9(
35
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Wellesley Hills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve was very professional. He came out for a free estimate and was competitively priced. His team was neat and professional and they finished the job in a timely manner. The job was better than expected. We would use DES systems again in the future for our electrical needs. He was educated about our needs for the Tesla system and how best to install our supercharger. They were able to come up with solutions for our other electrical issues. We would highly recommend Steve and DES systems. Thank you."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Michael Mclaughlin
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34
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+3 more

Serving Wellesley Hills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mike contacted me quickly. Sent me out the next day to do the work. They kept my wife informed as to when they would be there. They were professional, pleasant and did the work very quickly. I will be using them again for my electrical repairs."
Response time9 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Regular inspections, avoiding circuit overloads, and updating wiring when needed help maintain efficiency.

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.

Unfortunately, a partial power outage without a tripped breaker often means you have a major wiring issue or that the breaker itself is going bad. When the power is out in one room but the breaker is not tripped, you need to call an electrician as soon as possible to identify the cause of the problem and repair it.

Poorly designed and incorrectly installed outlets can create an electrical fire hazard, as do some phone chargers and adapters that plug into these outlets. However, most outlets are perfectly safe as long as they remain in working condition. Keep an eye on what you are plugging into the outlet and stay alert for signs of outlet malfunction, like sparks, burning smell, or frequent circuit tripping.

A multimeter does not measure frequency, charge, inductance, and other electrical quantities. Instead, it measures voltage (AC and DC), current, and resistance.

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