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K&K Electric
4.9(
36
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+13 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Kevin, answered my call promptly. Responded to the issue the same day that I called him and he also arrived timely. The defective switch was fixed within 10 mins. and Kevin was on his way. I was so pleased with the service and I will definitely call K&K first, if I have any additional electrical issues."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Able Electrical Services Inc
4.9(
468
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+14 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"Everything about Able Electrical Services service was superb! I was in a jam, and Able Electrical Services came to the rescue. Both of the mechanics that assisted were excellent. Russell Ridgway was the primary mechanic and he was amazing! His work is superior and he exceeded my expectations every step of the way. For example, I needed electrical outlets to connect install a wet bar. He measured the wet bar and installed the outlets exactly where they were needed and ensured sufficient power was added to accommodate a kegerator and mini-frigs. I highly recommend Able Electrical Services and hope I never need to use any other electrician."
Kitchen Lighting
Modem Home
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Clinton Electric Co Inc
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+21 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The work went well as it was a very simple swap of light fixtures with no specialized work; however, the charge was $900. An additional $200 was charged to investigate dual switching. A 2 minute look at the switch determined that existing wiring was not in place. The net result is that I paid the electrician $275/hour for labor. I provided all materials. Shame on me for not getting competing estimates. I've since gotten estimates to replace the same light: one was $300 and the other $425. I contacted the service manager, but was not successful in getting a partial refund or any other remedy. Clinton Electric considers their pricing strategy to be fair. I disagree. My advice is to get competing quotes ALWAYS! Otherwise, you can expect to pay excessive labor rates with Clinton Electric."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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C T Smith Electrical Services, LLC
4.8(
311
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+8 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"The service was stellar from the start. I contacted C. T. Smith Electrical and everything from explaining what I needed to the actual work being done was managed professionally. I provided pictures as well as the electricians came out to assess. The price was very fair for the jobs requested and even when there were some issues that required additional work, the additional cost was fair. They have no way of knowing what is behind the scenes until the start the work and I completely appreciated their assessment and the options available to complete the job. I am so happy with outcome. I will definitely recommend! Thanks C. T. Smith Electrical."
Response time2 days
Response rate92%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Winn Electric Contracting
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Need fast electrical repairs or installations in your home? Get in touch with Winn Electric Contracting Inc. for professional residential electrical services. With over 39 years of experience, our expert electricians are also equipped to handle your commercial electrical needs. From lighting and TV installation to electric car chargers, there's no job too small for our team. Contact us today for a FREE estimate on your electrical needs! Voted Baltimore's best electrical contractor in Baltimore Magazine 7 times. www.winnelectric.com 410-484-5544

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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Paradise Construction
4.4(
191
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Paradise Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Raising the Bar Electric
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+11 more

Serving Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bryan from Raising The BAR Electric was on time, polite, and very knowledgeable. He determined exactly what was needed to facilitate our requirements and executed it to perfection. We could not ask for better service and will call Raising the BAR Electric again for any future electrical projects."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, the National Electric Code (NEC) requires at least one GFCI outlet in each sectioned-off portion of an unfinished basement, partly to ensure a power source is available for a sump pump in case of flooding. If you install multiple outlets in your unfinished basement, all of them must be GFCI-protected. For finished basements, standard outlets are generally permitted, but at least one GFCI outlet is still required per circuit. Keep in mind that local municipalities may have additional codes, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to ensure your home is fully compliant.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

In many cases, you can sell your house if it has aluminum wiring, but you are likely required to disclose that fact during the sale. In some cases, your city or area may have banned the sale of homes with aluminum wiring, so you’ll need to update the wiring or arrange for its replacement as part of the sale. In some cases, it will benefit your home sale to replace the wiring system before putting it on the market.

No, it doesn’t matter which of the two wires goes on each of the two switch terminals. Just be sure to put the ground wire in the correct terminal. The ground wire is either green, bare copper, or green with a yellow stripe. The other wires are hot wires and are typically black. They can be used interchangeably.

GFCI outlets should be clearly labeled with LINE and LOAD labels, with arrows leading to the proper terminals. The line terminals are typically at the top, and the load terminals are typically at the bottom.

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