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Vital Electric
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Vital Electric to assess and fix multiple electrical issues in my new home. Lidwing quickly resolved a reversed polarity outlet, corrected a double-fed garage circuit, and addressed a panel safety concern—all within a two-hour window. Professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend."
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+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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NEC Electric
4.9(
13
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"not just professional efficient! Unbelievably fair priced literally less than half of what a major competitor on this site quoted using my own parts and my own wire! Just because there are any energy list doesn’t mean some people won’t try and rip you off and fools will pay it. Mr. NAGY is a professional and very ethical. I’d recommend hiring him again and again!"
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+9

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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William G Hyman Electrical Contractor
4.8(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very satisfied with the service provided by the William Hyman Electrical Contractor team. The electricians were very professional and efficient. They resolved the electrical issues in a timely manner. Very respectful of home and family members. I would highly recommend this company."
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Response time10 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Green's Electric
5.0(
16
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great! Professional, quick to call and discuss the request. What I like the most was their genuine interest in helping me fast. They gave me an estimate the same day and the job was performed in less than 48 hours. I would definitely hire Green Electric for my future requirements. Thanks Mr. Darnell!"
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Kolb Electric Inc
4.2(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1925

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Emergency services offered

"How did it go? Not well. I finally just bought the required ladder at 200 USD and did not pursue Kolb Electric further. I should have just bought the ladder in the first place. Live and learn."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bailey & Shipp Electric
4.1(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Bailey Electric is the best electrical company that I have ever worked with. Everyone there is very respectful , professional , knowledgeable and willingness to help. These are reflections of the owner Personality and how they feel about their clients and staffing . Just good people all around. I own a Small Minority business in Maryland. They have support me more than anyone ever in my life. My business WOULD NOT be Successful without there help. All of my clients love them like I do. NO CALL BACK AFTER 3 YEARS THEY ARE FAMILY TO ME. BEST OF THE BEST I highly recommend them to everyone. UBU BAILEY ELECTRIC"
3 recessed lights
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Custom Bathroom Wiring
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Panel Replacement After

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Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AMEW Electrical Services
4.8(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have had such trouble hiring electrical companies, however my experience with AMEW was a breath of fresh air! He was punctual, knowledgeable and client service driven. The best part was he stood by his quote. AMEW will have all of my electrical business from now on!"
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Traditional kitchen with granite countertop, tile backsplash, and medium stained wood cabinetry
15 light chandelier

+71

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hands on Electric
5.0(
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Serving Kensington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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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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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Heated floors use less electricity than traditional heating systems. The average electric bill for running radiant floor heating nonstop is around $3 per day. For example, a 1,500-watt electric space heater costs around $4.80 per day, a 27,000-BTU electric boiler costs around $6.25 per day, and a 100,000-BTU electric heater costs $46 per day.

While it’s not possible to put a main breaker in a main lug panel, it’s possible to convert a main lug to a main breaker. Converting to a main breaker panel offers increased safety, simplified control, compliance with building codes, and adaptation to changing electrical needs, especially when adding new circuits or upgrading the system.

Before the widespread use of PVC, affixing a ground wire to plumbing pipes was generally considered to be an acceptable workaround. Nowadays, not so much. There are plenty of nonmetallic water pipes and fittings out there, so any ground previously provided by the metallic piping would be interrupted in these cases, which is dangerous.

To install an outlet from existing wiring, you’ll need to choose a location where you can already access existing wiring. The easiest way to do this is to install an outlet on the other side of the wall of an existing outlet. 

Since the wiring is already in place, all you have to do is connect a new cable to the existing wiring and then connect the correct wires through the wall—to the new electrical outlet. Place your new outlet into the opening in the wall and then connect the correct wires to the appropriate terminal screws.

A low-voltage landscape lighting system using 15 to 20 LED lights for six hours a night will average about $5 to $10 a month in electricity costs. This is considered affordable lighting for many homeowners. Most modern landscape lights use LED bulbs, but some older styles may use halogen or incandescent bulbs, which can cost up to five times more than LEDs in electrical costs.

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