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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Mountain Lake Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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+79

Response time1 day
150 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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HighPointe Electric LLC
4.0(
24
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Mountain Lake Park, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"He said he was coming and he didn’t make the date. Said he got tied up with something else.  My wife said he was over booking. It seemed to be. He is trying to get his business off the ground. He finally showed up with a piece of equipment, I kind went down to a home improvement store and purchased the same thing and stuck it in myself. We have an electric box and I challenged him on that and he said I and get you the one from general electric which he did the next day or so. He said he was going to ship it to us and then I would call him and evidently he canceled that. He had gone and purchased what he wanted and put in the right thing. The installation was pretty simple and straight forward but it was the right product for the job so I’m happy I challenged him on that. He tried very desperately to do the right thing and to make the customer happy. He did perform the service and he did put the right thing in."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mason Electrical Services
4.3(
12
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+23 more

Serving Mountain Lake Park, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went very well, he is a licensed electrician and he changed all of my old s12 sockets to energy efficient sockets so that I could use my electronic devices and not blow circuits.  I was being charged each time I called in a help ticket.  So I called Mason Electrical Services and had him come out and take a look . He came out and took a look at the problem and gave me an estimate .and I was really satisfied on the price.  He arrived promptly on 8 March 2014 had everything he needed to work with, and completed the work it only took a couple of hours and the job was done.  In that time he installed a ceiling fan in my bedroom with a remote.  He didn't make a mess.  I would definitely recommend him to others needing electrical services in the future.

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Recommended by83%of homeowners
Live Electric Design
4.3(
11
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Mountain Lake Park, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"the staff are very nice - before they even walked in, they laid down paper throughout the walk path of the house to keep everything clean. They were very careful in our home and courteous. Anthony is responsive and a really nice guy.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Bay Life Electric
5.0(
3
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+10 more

Serving Mountain Lake Park, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My daughter has a town home on Kent Island and had no protection from the home warrenty program issued less that three month eariler.  The dishwasher stopped working a month after settlement and all she was told was it was an electrical problem.  I turned to Bay Life Electric and Vern from my Angies list search he was the best person I could have found for the job.  He explained what was wrong and how he planned to fix the problem."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Repair Tech Plus
4.5(
57
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Mountain Lake Park, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eddie Watkins with Repair Tech Plus is awesome ? I would hire him again in a heartbeat and encourage others to hire him for all of their electronics repair needs. He arrived on time and examined the problem. He didn?t have the part he needed to complete the repair with him, so he offered to take the power board home, repair it and bring it back to re-install the following evening. That?s what we agreed to, and that?s exactly what he did. Now the TV works great and we?re very grateful to him for his fair price and excellent service.
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No. Do not use a 14-gauge wire on a 20-amp outlet. A certified licensed electrician would know that the National Electrical Code (as per Section 240.4(D) subsection 3) requires 14-gauge wires to be used with a maximum amplitude of 15. Therefore, you should only use 12-gauge wires on 20-amp outlets.

Hiring a professional electrician to wire a house costs anywhere from $1,500 to $10,000 or more depending on the size and complexity of the project. Most professional electricians charge $50 to $100 per hour. While the extra expense is significant, it’s worth it to ensure the safety of your home’s electrical system. 

While it’s not mandatory unless you’re purchasing a home, it is important to schedule regular home electrical inspections for safety and to maintain your house’s value. Inspections can reduce fire risk and can help save money on insurance premiums. They can also catch problems before they start, saving money on repairs down the line.

Most 200-amp panels have 40 to 42 slots, which can accommodate 40-42 single-pole breakers or 20 double-pole breakers. Some panels can accept even more circuits through the use of tandem breakers. The exact number of breakers allowed is determined by the panel manufacturer's rating, which you can find on the panel itself. It is important to avoid using all breakers at the same time; as a general rule, you should not use more than 160 amps of power at once to prevent overloading your 200-amp system. For specific guidance, it's best to check your panel's rating or consult with a qualified electrician.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

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