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S & S Electric LLC
4.8(
125
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Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I actually did not use their service because Dave offered to walk me through the process instead of me paying to have someone come out. He told me how to correctly turn on and off each breaker to each area in the panel box and just that clarification did the trick (I obviously was not doing it correctly before). I am grateful to him for his time and knowledge, and will certainly reach out to his company for future electrical services."
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Replacing a light on a pole at a medical office building.
This generator was installed on the side of a house.  The window had to be replaced to allow for the generator to be placed in this location.  The window was made to not open per code.
We installed this 14kW generator to power the whole house.  We used load shed modules to be able to save the customer money by using a smaller generator than would have been needed if we didn't use the load shed modules.

+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Chesapeake Electric
4.7(
75
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Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very smooth, easy scheduling with Ryan. He explained what materials I should order beforehand and the team supplied LED dimmers. 2-man team arrived on time, were courteous, efficient, and did excellent work. I will be calling Ryan for any other electrical jobs we have in the future!"
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Vital Electric
5.0(
42
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Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a fantastic experience working with Ludwing from Vital Electric. He showed up right on time, which I really appreciated. From start to finish, his communication was clear and professional, keeping me informed at every step. I was also impressed by how neat and organized he kept his tools and truck—it’s a small detail that really reflects the pride he takes in his work. What stood out the most was Ludwing’s persistence in troubleshooting a tricky issue. He didn’t give up until everything was working perfectly. The price was very reasonable for the quality of service provided. I’d absolutely recommend Ludwing and Vital Electric to anyone looking for reliable, honest, and skilled electrical work."
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+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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RaLo Enterprise LLC
4.7(
209
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Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Even though this was just a small job, I got first-class service. Dave came to my house on a Saturday, the day after I contacted Ralo Electrical. He arrived just when he said he would and had the job done well in no time. Will definitely use their service again for other electrical work I need.
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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Green's Electric
5.0(
16
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Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had an electrical issue in my bedroom and contacted Green's Electric and Plumbing. I was impressed by their prompt response and professionalism. They quickly diagnosed the problem and efficiently resolved it, ensuring the safety of my home. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the process. I highly recommend Green's Electric and Plumbing for any electrical needs. Thank you for the outstanding service!"
Response time1 day
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Kolb Electric Inc
4.2(
222
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Serving Forest Heights, 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 rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hands on Electric
5.0(
11
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Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

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 need of electrical services."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J Leo Electric, LLC
5.0(
84
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Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"J Leo Electric was very professional, neat , knowledgeable on electrical service, and cleaned up after job was completed. I will have them come back to come to do more electrical work. They ran a dedicated circuit and installed 3 outlets on back deck. They also Installed 2 sensor security lights."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

To check if doorbell wires are live, use a non-contact voltage tester. Hold the tester near the wires; if it lights up or beeps, the wires are live. Always ensure the power is off at the breaker box before handling any wiring. If you don't have a voltage tester, consider getting one or consulting a professional to ensure safety.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

Wiring can last anywhere from 50 to 70 years, but all kinds of mishaps can occur that reduce the lifespan of your electrical wiring, including severe weather conditions, pests, and even faulty wiring. Keeping a preventative maintenance scheduling and hiring an electrician for an annual electrical inspection will keep your wiring system around for as long as possible.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

There are several indicators that a single-pole switch is bad: the switch is warm or hot to the touch, sparks are sometimes present when turning the switch on or off, you hear a buzzing sound or other weird noise coming from the switch, the connected light flickers when you turn on the switch, and the light doesn't turn on at all with the switch. If you notice any of these, replace the switch or call a pro straight away.

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