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Able Electrical Services Inc
4.9(
468
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wolf Electric LLC
5.0(
100
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex was friendly, quick, and very professional. He was able to take care of my problem within 24 hours. I'll definitely be calling Wolf Electric, LLC. for my electrical needs in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by2%of homeowners
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Kolb Electric Inc
4.2(
222
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

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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 rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mark H. Anderson Electrical Services, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional, friendly, next day service (and on time), fair price, outstanding. I will strongly recommend Mark for your next electrical job."
Best of 2015
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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CMD Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colin was very efficient. Upgraded my electric panel and found wiring issues and was able to fix them as well. He was very thorough. Definitely having him back to Install recessed lights and a ceiling fan."
Under cabinet lighting
Kitchen lighting
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Benfield Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
11
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"The two electricians from Benfield showed up on time and were prompt and professional with their work. They kept us informed of what they were doing and the finished work looks great!"
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AMC Electric, LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony is always reliable, offers and fair prices and gets the job done right the first time. He has been my *to go* guy for anything electrical for the last 10 years."
Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Markey Electrical Services
4.6(
14
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Serving Forest Hill, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike is efficient and does a top-notch job. I am happy everyday when I look at my new recessed light in the kitchen and stairwell. The new outlet over the washing machine is perfect and looks fine. The replaced outlets work and look modern. I highly recommend Mike to do your electrical projects."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The cost to replace or install an electrical outlet can vary. On average, you can expect to pay between $125 and $215 per outlet, including labor and materials. For a standard 120v outlet, the material cost is typically between $10 and $50. Labor costs for an electrician usually range from $50 to $100 per hour. The total cost can be higher if there are complex electrical issues to resolve. Specialized outlets like GFCI or high-voltage types can cost up to $50 each for the material alone. If you are replacing many outlets throughout your home, the total project cost could be between $900 and $3,000, but you may receive a better per-outlet rate from the electrician.

Yes, you can put a dimmer on a three-way switch, but it can’t be the same kind of dimmer you’d put on a standard light switch. A three-way switch requires a three-way dimmer. If two switches control a single or multiple lights, then you need a three-way dimmer. The type of light bulb should also be compatible with your fixture and dimmer.

Be careful not to drop your voltmeter or multimeter. Even a small fall can affect the tool’s ability to measure with accuracy. Always store your tools in their cases in a cool, dark place. Also, avoid touching the probes to each other while they’re connected to a circuit or another electrical component, and never tamper with anything inside the device.

People who have experienced blown fuse have occasionally tried to fix the problem by placing copper pennies in the fuse box. While they are good conductors of electricity and can seemingly “fix” the issue,  they don’t protect against short circuits or fires. Putting pennies in a fuse box is dangerous—the best solution is to call a professional electrician to fix the problem.

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. 

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