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JK Electric, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JK Electric Electrician Jared was very professional and knowledgeable, I’m pleased with the service that I received and will use JJ Electric for future projects."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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NEC Electric
4.9(
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Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe and his guys are great. Ev charger is in, looks good, and everything works. Also, unlike other contractors, he's not going to overcharge you on materials and labor."
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+9

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greenleaf Electric, LLC
5.0(
118
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Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kolb Electric Inc
4.2(
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Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1925

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive, extremely knowledgeable, excellent problem solvers. They kind of really solved the mystery of why the generator didn't work that had to do with the electric."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Long Electric, LLC
4.9(
168
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Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Electrical Connections, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

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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!"
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+42

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lou Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had five different things for Lou to fix, including a chandelier that needed to be lowered and made level. Lou rounded the oval links in the chain that held the chandelier and that made it level for the first time! He figured out why a ceiling fan was making noise and why another one wasn’t working at all. He also replaced part of our electric panel which had somehow gotten water inside and was corroded. We didn’t have the right part to change lights in our Faber stove hood, but Lou did, and quickly replaced them for us. We were really pleased with how knowledgeable and competent our electrician was and plan to call him again if we have any more electrical problems."
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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J A Electric LLC.
4.9(
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Serving Adamstown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, JA Electric arrived at the schedule time, kept me informed of progress during the project, cleaned up area, personally walked me through the finish job, and tested each outlet and GFI. I am very satisfied with the job and with JA Electric services"
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Response time12 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A 3-prong, 15-amp, 120-volt outlet is standard in the U.S. These have two vertical slots and a U-shaped grounding hole, which suits most home electronics, from televisions to microwaves. Three-pronged outlets are safer than 2-pronged ones, as the third wire, known as the grounding wire, helps prevent shocks and electrical fires.

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

Grounding an electrical outlet can take as little as 30 minutes if you only need to replace the outlet or around two hours if you need to add a ground wire. However, more extensive electrical work will take longer, such as hiring an electrician to ground multiple outlets during the same service.

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.

Yes, a hot or overheating outlet is a fire hazard and can cause a fire. An outlet becoming hot indicates an electrical problem, such as an overloaded circuit, loose connections, or a faulty component. The heat from these issues can ignite nearby flammable materials like curtains or furniture. If you notice an outlet is hot to the touch, turn off the power at the circuit breaker, unplug any connected devices, and consult a qualified electrician. If a fire does start, use a Class C fire extinguisher or baking soda to suppress it, or evacuate immediately and call the fire department.

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