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Avatar for JK Electric, Inc.
JK Electric, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JK Electric Electrician Jared was very professional and knowledgeable, I’m pleased with the service that I received and will use JJ Electric for future projects."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Kolb Electric Inc
4.2(
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Mark H. Anderson Electrical Services, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lowest price among multiple quotes and significantly more attention to detail and the least visible and least intrusive installation of new wiring from the existing panel. Would definitely recommend and use Mark H. Anderson Electrical Services again!"
Best of 2015
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Long Electric, LLC
4.9(
168
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"From start to finish, Long Electric had our backs. We didn't have to hire sub-contractors or to obtain permits -- Long Electric took care of everything. Our go-to person in the main office, Melissa, answered all of our questions and kept us apprised of everything we needed to know. Everyone we had contact with throughout the installation project treated us with the utmost in professionalism. Not only will I call upon them for future electrical needs, I have referred Long Electric to a friend who is also interested in a whole house generator."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Electrical Connections, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a wonderful experience with Electrical Connections. My project ended up being much larger than I anticipated it would be and they were excellent at explaining everything and helping me understand what needed to be done. Customer service was top notch and clearly a priority for everyone I talked to from the scheduler to the owner of the company. Brian was excellent and stayed until the job was done even though it made an extra long day for him. Highly recommended!"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lou Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.5(
36
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had five different things for Lou to fix, including a chandelier that needed to be lowered and made level. Lou rounded the oval links in the chain that held the chandelier and that made it level for the first time! He figured out why a ceiling fan was making noise and why another one wasn’t working at all. He also replaced part of our electric panel which had somehow gotten water inside and was corroded. We didn’t have the right part to change lights in our Faber stove hood, but Lou did, and quickly replaced them for us. We were really pleased with how knowledgeable and competent our electrician was and plan to call him again if we have any more electrical problems."
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Sidike
5.0(
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Serving Knoxville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"I needed a dedicated 20amp circuit and outside outlet installed to my patio. Maitiai arrived on time, was friendly/professional, and completed the agreed upon work. He filed for the appropriate permit with the City of Frederick, and helped schedule the inspection which passed without issue. I would have no hesitation contracting with him again in the future."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

Regular inspections, avoiding circuit overloads, and updating wiring when needed help maintain efficiency.

If you’re replacing wires from an electrical meter box to the breaker box, you may also consider installing a new meter or replacing or repairing the breaker box . You can tell if the circuit breaker is bad if you’re dealing with tripping or worrisome burning smells. Both projects should also be handled safely by a licensed electrician.

A breaker won’t always trip if an outlet burns out. If the outlet is overloaded or has a short circuit, the breaker is designed to trip and discontinue power to the outlet. However, some wiring problems that can burn out an outlet may not cause the breaker to trip, so don’t rely on it as a signal that something is wrong.

Technically, an outdoor outlet can be on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, but it's generally not recommended. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that doesn't share power with other indoor or outdoor outlets. This helps ensure that the outdoor outlets are able to handle the additional electrical load without overloading the circuit. Additionally, outdoor outlets are often exposed to the elements, which can increase the risk of electrical shock and other hazards. If you must have an outdoor outlet on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, be sure that the circuit has the capacity to handle the additional load.

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