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Avatar for Greenleaf Electric, LLC
Greenleaf Electric, LLC
5.0(
119
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+1 more

Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We had our electric box replaced, an outdoor light installed and an outdoor 50 amp outlet installed for our camper and electric vehicle. Greenleaf arrived on time and had everything done on time and in a professional and friend manner. Had some weather related issues but Greenleaf communicated everything and had everything rescheduled in a timely manner. Would highly recommend their service. Definitely using them for any future electrical needs."
Under Cabinet Lighting
Kitchen
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Bowden Electrical Connections, LLC
Bowden Electrical Connections, LLC
4.9(
37
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+11 more

Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bowden installed an electrical outlet to operate an electric shad in the foyer, recessed light above the garage entryway and a ceiling fan. Plus the electrician was on time, very courteous and respectful, used drop clothes and shoe covers to minimize dirt, swept and vacuumed area, and reasonably priced. They receive an AAA plus. Will definitely will be using Bowden for other electrical projects. If looking for an awesome electrical company - contact Bowden"
Sitting Room
Historic Renovation
Dining Area
Generator
Office Space Renovation

+8

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Long Electric, LLC
4.9(
169
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"From start to finish, Long Electric had our backs. We didn't have to hire sub-contractors or to obtain permits -- Long Electric took care of everything. Our go-to person in the main office, Melissa, answered all of our questions and kept us apprised of everything we needed to know. Everyone we had contact with throughout the installation project treated us with the utmost in professionalism. Not only will I call upon them for future electrical needs, I have referred Long Electric to a friend who is also interested in a whole house generator."
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Electrical Connections, LLC
Electrical Connections, LLC
4.3(
43
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+7 more

Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a wonderful experience with Electrical Connections. My project ended up being much larger than I anticipated it would be and they were excellent at explaining everything and helping me understand what needed to be done. Customer service was top notch and clearly a priority for everyone I talked to from the scheduler to the owner of the company. Brian was excellent and stayed until the job was done even though it made an extra long day for him. Highly recommended!"
Electrical connections
Electrical connections
Electrical connections
Electrical connections
Electrical connections

+42

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lou Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.5(
36
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Lou showed up on time for the quote and won us over. We scheduled him to do the actual work and he was not the best at keeping appointments or notifying us if he could not make it. The work finally got done about two weeks after the original appointment. He was scheduled to return for some finishing details and final electrical inspection. Again several reschedules (he had not even been paid yet which really made me wonder. I am sure he was not going to work for free). Had to leave messages that normally went un-returned. He did finally return for the last details but still no final inspection (we did pay him on this visit). Began having an issue with one breaker. Scheduled him to check it. No show. Left messages, no return calls. So here we are a couple months after beginning this project, mostly happy with the work that was done but not happy about scheduling issues, lack of follow up and still no final inspection."
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for S&M Electrical Connections, LLC
S&M Electrical Connections, LLC
4.4(
16
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hugo and Tom were very professional. They installed ceiling fans and a light fixture for us. they made sure to clean up after they were finished. We were so impressed with them we had them come back and install and outdoor electric box. I highly recommend S and M electrical!"
Red Horse Inn-Light It Up
Light Up the Red Horse Inn Restaurant
Light Up the Parking Lot
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

There are various reasons why an electrical outlet can stop working. You might have to do some detective work to understand whether it’s a problem with the attached appliance, the outlet itself, or a faulty breaker. Sometimes, old age or loose wiring are to blame; other times, it can be as simple as an overloaded circuit tripping the system and cutting power. If you’re troubleshooting doesn’t solve the mystery or repairs, or replacements are required, it’s time to call in the pros.

The common, marked as COM or C, is one of the terminals found in your light switch. It houses the live wire that supplies the input voltage. The other terminals, marked as L1 or L2, are the outputs to the light fixtures. Depending on if you have a one-way or two-way switch, you’ll either have just an L1 terminal or both an L1 and L2 terminal.

Usually, a light switch goes bad due to normal wear and tear. Light switches are mechanical devices with internal moving parts. These parts make contact with each other, and, over time, the friction can wear them down, causing the switch to feel loose, arc, or fail to operate. 

While circuit breakers are designed to be reset after tripping, there isn't a strict countdown to when they will fail. The primary danger lies in a breaker tripping multiple times in a short period without allowing the components to cool down. Theoretically, a standard breaker might handle around 50 trips caused by simple overloading. However, this number can be much lower in practice. For instance, a high-current fault could damage a breaker to the point that it needs replacement after only two resets. Repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips frequently exacerbates the underlying problem by causing the electrical components, wires, and the breaker itself to overheat. This can lead to permanent damage, cause the breaker to trip unnecessarily in the future, and increase the risk of an electrical fire. If a breaker trips every few minutes, you should leave it in the 'off' position and call a qualified electrician for an inspection.

The Occupational Safety and Home Administration (OSHA) requires an electrical panel to have a minimum of three feet (36 inches) of room from the front of the panel to the closest obstacle. In this case, the word obstacle refers to nearly everything, including walls, machines, and other fixed objects. Additionally, panels require at least 6½ feet of headroom in the area directly in front of the fixture. These requirements help ensure safe use of the panel and allow electricians plenty of room to work.

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