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Avatar for All In Electric
All In Electric
4.8(
33
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+11 more

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the initial phone call with Amber to job completion All In Electric was a great company to work with. Their service, availability, and pricing were excellent. Tom arrived on time, was very personable and knowledgeable, and completed the job in a timely manner. I would highly recommend All In Electric!"
(2) Automatic Transfer Switches next to the (2) main electrical panels.
Here is a 22kw Generac Standby Generator.
A 24kw Guardian Series Generac generator sitting on top of a 3" concrete pad.
The RED light will turn GREEN after AIE activates in through Generac.
Whole House Standby Generator System

+51

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chesapeake Electric
4.7(
75
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Chesapeake electrical just finished replacing an outlet on our 32 year old home. They also inspected the whole electrical system and offered options to upgrade our house to current standards. The technician, Brian, was very experienced and fixed our problem right away. Too many Christmas lights, too much recent rain and trying to charge an electric car on a 110 line! They came out the day after we called, the scheduler, Jackie, was very personable and determined to get this ordeal over for us. Our immediate problem was not too complicated but I can see down the road we may need more substantial electric repairs and we will be calling Chesapeake electrical for what we need. I recommend everything about their operation. Last comment and probably the most important comments moment, the cost was very reasonable. For someone who almost never uses an electrician, we are glad we found Chesapeake electrical. John and Jane, Ellicott City"
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+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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 Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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 Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service!! I was referred to Able Electrical Services by a contractor who refers all of his customers to Able. They were very responsive and prompt and were able to accommodate me the same day. Karen called to let me know Chris would be coming and I received a text that he was on his way, so I had time to leave my office and meet him. Chris came out to my condo and explained everything as he went along. I was using a space heater plugged into an outlet which was causing the wires to overheat and fray and causing intermittent electrical outages. He fixed the issue which was a potentially dangerous situation that was avoided thanks to Able's fast and very knowledgeable service. Karen, Doug and Chris were fantastic and I will recommend their services to friends and family."
Kitchen Lighting
Modem Home
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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WireFox Electric
4.9(
15
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I canâ t recommend Ted and Lights and Plugs enough. After getting the run-around from some other local electricians, even the big names, I came across Lights and Plugs. Ted answered my first phone call with no back-and-forth, came out same-day, clearly explained the scope of work and pricing, and completed the job efficiently and successfully. As a new homeowner, he also gave me great information about my electrical service and how to keep my systems in shape. If you need a quality electrician in Pikesville or anywhere in Baltimore, Lights and Plugs is the best choice! Highly recommend Lights and Plugs for a quality, responsive electrician in Baltimore."
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During installation
JuiceBox Gen 2 Car Charger / EVSE
Receptacle with conduit
Installation of Conduit

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kolb Electric Inc
4.2(
222
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+10 more

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1925

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was referred to Kolb Electric by my home warranty service.  There were two issues, both in the bathroom:  1.  The light fixture did not work.  I had changed the bulb but still no light.  Could not determine the issue on my own so I contacted an electrician.  2.  One of the two plugs on the outlet did not work.  The latter issue was relatively easy to resolve.  The repair person happened to have a GFI receptacle and was able to replace.  He noted that the cost was normally $30 + tax for the part but he did not charge me.  The reset had broken on the other one.   With the former issue, the technician was taking a very long time (more than 30 mins) to diagnose the problem.  His conclusion was that i needed a new fixture entirely.  The one I had was a T12 ballast fixture and he recommended a T8 ballast fixture.  I asked him to explain the rationale as well as the difference between the two.  He didn't provide a very thorough or  clear explanation, except to repeatedly say that I needed a new fixture.  In reality, what he was recommending was a new striplight--not a new fixture.  [Note:  I purchased a new T8 light strip from Amazon for a whopping $16.45.]  When I asked if he was able to make this repair, he noted that he had to contact my home warranty service to get approval.  I could not recall immediately if my home warranty covered parts, etc.  I looked through my files for a copy of the policy while he spoke with the home warranty service via phone.  He shared with me that he'd now been at my home for more than an hour, and there would be charges for subsequent time.  [Note:  He was on the phone with the home warranty company from 8:49 am - 9:20 am.]  I asked him how he'd calculated that, since it had been less than an hour, and he said that he included the time it took him to find parking.  Even now, nearly two years later as I write this, I still can't believe he actually said that.  If every repair or service person charged their customers in DC for time they search for parking, no one would ever be able to afford a repair service.  This is a major metropolitan city and you're arriving during the AM rush hour (arrived at 7:40 am).  As he spoke (allegedly) to the warranty company, presumably his dispatcher/supervisor and me, he kept changing the cost to stay--from $246 to $305 to $185 (for the fixture alone) to $270.  At this point, I decided to wrap up our interaction, and told him I'd be in touch if I needed him (which I never would).  I gave him a check for $75--the cost per the warranty company for the visit.  In the end, I never called him or Kolb back.  It took 2 more electricians to diagnose the problem (see my POSITIVE review of A Action Home Services).  In the end, it wasn't the fixture at all.  A neutral connection had to be repaired.  Once that was fixed, and a new bulb installed, ta-da:  light!  I'm being generous with my rating mostly because he did fix the plug.
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

The cost to install or replace a circuit breaker depends on the price of the unit itself and the complexity of the installation. A new circuit breaker typically costs between $10 and $100, with standard breakers being the most affordable and GFCI or AFCI types costing more. If you are upgrading to a higher amperage, a 200-amp circuit breaker can cost between $250 and $350. The average total cost for professional installation is around $700, but this price varies. A simple replacement into existing wiring will cost less than a more complex project that requires opening walls, running new wires, and securing permits.

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