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Ahmad Electrical Service
5.0(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was truly impressed with the speed and precision of the work completed by Ahmad Electrical Services. The quality is exceptional, and I highly recommend Ahmad Electrical Services to anyone in need of electrical work."
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+20

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NEC Electric
4.9(
13
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was very easy to work with Joe to finalize a quote and get the job scheduled. Once onsite, Carlos and his colleague knew exactly what to do and how to run the new electric circuit across the house from the electrical panel to the garage. The installed the EV charger we had purchased separately exactly how we wanted it. Everything worked perfectly. They even went the extra mile to come back and patch the garage drywall where they had made a few holes to run the cable even though it was not included in the job initially. Overall very happy with both the price we paid and the quality of the work. Will hire again for any electrical work we'll need."
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+9

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kolb Electric Inc
4.2(
222
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1925

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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
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Bailey & Shipp Electric
4.1(
82
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"Bailey Electric is the best electrical company that I have ever worked with. Everyone there is very respectful , professional , knowledgeable and willingness to help. These are reflections of the owner Personality and how they feel about their clients and staffing . Just good people all around. I own a Small Minority business in Maryland. They have support me more than anyone ever in my life. My business WOULD NOT be Successful without there help. All of my clients love them like I do. NO CALL BACK AFTER 3 YEARS THEY ARE FAMILY TO ME. BEST OF THE BEST I highly recommend them to everyone. UBU BAILEY ELECTRIC"
3 recessed lights
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+8

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hands on Electric
5.0(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"On June 10, I had a company to install security equipment in my home. In doing so, the installer drilled through a wire and I did not have electricity in several outlets due to the damage. Since the company did not have an electrician on staff and was unable to refer me to anyone, I turned to Angie’s List for help in finding someone to correct the problem. I called Hands on Electric on June 11 and spoke to the owner, Kevin Williams. I explained my problem to Mr. Williams and he gave me a window of time in which he would be able to come out. Not only was he able to come out the same day that I called, but Mr. Williams was able to come much earlier than expected. Once he arrived he was able to trouble shoot and diagnose the problem. Mr. Williams was very, very friendly, professional and honest. He was able to answer my husband’s questions and explained what he was doing as he made the repairs. My husband was very happy about that and we were both impressed by the years of experience Mr. Williams had for his age. I have been looking for an electrician for a while now and have decided that I will be using Hands on Electric for all of my future projects. I was very pleased with the work that was done by Mr. Williams and will recommend him to my friends and family when they are in need of electrical services."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Long Electric, LLC
4.9(
168
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Serving Dickerson, 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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Lou Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.5(
36
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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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."
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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J A Electric LLC.
4.9(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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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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+25

Response time12 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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BBA ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS L.L.C.
5.0(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"I recently needed some electrical work done on my home - several of the receptacles had stopped working. I wanted a licensed, insured company, so I contacted several of the electric contractors who were listed on NextDoor, I chose BBA Electric to do the work. Licensed, insured, pleasant to work with, finished on time, and much cheaper than the other estimates. Give them a call at 240.855.7690!"
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+18

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Sidike
5.0(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I needed a dedicated 20amp circuit and outside outlet installed to my patio. Maitiai arrived on time, was friendly/professional, and completed the agreed upon work. He filed for the appropriate permit with the City of Frederick, and helped schedule the inspection which passed without issue. I would have no hesitation contracting with him again in the future."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Outlets with only two slots have no ground connection. That’s more common on very old outlets, which means it’s more likely the outlet won’t be polarized. You’ll have to closely examine the slots to see if there’s a size difference indicating polarization. Keep in mind outlets this old are usually out of code and should be replaced if you’re doing any electrical work.

A pigtail is the only safe way to connect an electrical device to more than one circuit wire. Connecting multiple wires to a single screw terminal is extremely dangerous and must never be done. Many electricians will opt for pigtails even when there are multiple screw terminals available so that the device in question won’t halt the flow of downstream current when a problem arises. 

Light switches can last for decades when installed and maintained correctly. Improper wiring, heavy wear and tear, or too much wattage draw can cause light switch failure long before the expected end of a light switch’s life. Light switches that are hot to the touch, making a buzzing noise, or failing to work consistently should be inspected to find and repair the underlying cause.

The color of your cable will help you to identify its function. In the U.S., the National Electrical Code (NEC) designates the color code for electrical cables. “Hot” cables are black, red, and blue. In cases of higher voltage lines, orange might also be used to indicate a hot cable. White or gray indicates a neutral, and green or green with a yellow stripe indicates a ground.

In general, 200 amps is enough for a house with a square footage of up to 1,800, or the average three-bedroom home. A 200-amp service allows your home to warm and cool itself while running multiple appliances at once. It's a good option for homes that have been extended, or after adding new appliances. 200-amp service is the current standard for homes, so in most cases, it will work for you.

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