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Avatar for S & S Electric LLC
S & S Electric LLC
4.8(
125
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Serving Forestville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went very well S&S Electric went above and beyond making sure the trims fit and that I was happy/satisfied with the finished product."
One of our service vans ready to take care of all your electrical needs.
We can even take care of your projects no matter how high.
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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Nasr Electric Inc
4.9(
276
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Serving Forestville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I couldn't have asked for a better experience. They were hired to replace the main electrical panel/breakers at my elderly mother's home. Roni, the electrician, was a wonderful communicator, and was very knowledgeable and thorough in completing the job and in putting her at ease. The price was very reasonable. I will be using Nasr Electric in my own home, as well as recommending them to all my friends and family in the DMV area."
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+19

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chesapeake Electric
4.7(
75
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Serving Forestville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+5

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Vital Electric
5.0(
42
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Serving Forestville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This job was done quickly and correctly. I used him in the past with running stove upgraded wire to the electrical box. I was very happy with that project, so I used Vital Electric again and will use him in the future! Pricing is very reasonable."
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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 Forestville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work done! I saved $$ by not having to buy another light fixture! The electrician's expertise, efficiency and advice is greatly appreciated! I will definitely reach out again for my next electrical project!"
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Green's Electric
5.0(
16
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Serving Forestville, 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
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Hands on Electric
5.0(
11
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Serving Forestville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin Williams was prompt and professional. He accommodated a last minute appointment for me when the electrician I normally use was unavailable. He called ahead to let me know when he would arrive, and even offered to arrive earlier if I wanted. He was knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. He was also very reasonably priced. I am glad I found him and plan to use his services again in the future."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, hot tubs can use a significant amount of electricity, primarily to keep the water heated. A typical hot tub uses between 1,500 and 6,000 watts, and the pump can add another 1,500 watts. This usage can result in a monthly cost of around $20 to $30. The exact amount of electricity consumed depends on several factors, including the hot tub's age, size, heater voltage (120V vs. 240V), usage habits, and thermostat setting. Newer, energy-efficient models generally use less power than older ones. To reduce electricity costs, consider investing in an energy-efficient model, using a quality insulated cover with a thermal blanket, and keeping the filters clean.

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

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. 

Do not touch electrical wires in your home without first turning off the power at your circuit breaker and testing the wire with a voltage meter or multimeter. Electricity still flows through wires even when a light switch is powered off, and touching wires with the switch on can result in electrical shock.

Just as fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, LED lights are more efficient to run than fluorescent lights. The specifics will vary from product to product, but LED lights are typically twice as efficient as equivalent fluorescent lights. A 13-watt CFL bulb can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb, but a 6- to 8-watt LED bulb can offer the same amount of brightness. Fluorescent lights offer about 50 lumens per watt, while LEDs offer about 100 lumens per watt. LED light bulbs typically last two to three times as long as CFL bulbs, too. 

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