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Markey Electrical Services
4.6(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+10 more

Serving Port Deposit, 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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national press building
Blue prints
Elevators
Industrial

+3

Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Port Deposit, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Used this company previously and again it was a pleasure from beginning to end. I would give him 10 Stars if I could. Referred William to a close friend of mine and she was just as pleased. We both sleep better during our bad Florida thunderstorms. A friend of mine lost their home due to lightning. They got out just in time couldn’t save anything but their lives barely. I urge all to install lightning rods."
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lightning protection
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Russell Appliance Service
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Port Deposit, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Abel was very professional and caring. He explained what’s was wrong and needed to be repaired. He knows his profession and has a kind spirit of his workmanship. I would recommend to my family and friends."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Abbott Appliance
4.9(
10
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Port Deposit, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Abbott Appliance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

IceMaker Replacement
Dishwasher Installation
Dyer Vent Cleaning
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dishwasher Installation

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. 

It’s not a good idea to mix LED and incandescent Christmas lights if you can avoid it. LEDs and incandescents can have significantly different electrical current needs. This difference can lead to a higher risk of problems and failure for both light strands. When possible, switch all your lights over to one kind or the other for the best results. Do not connect the different types of light strings to each other, and avoid linking them to the same circuit. 

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

Compared to amps, volts, and watts, ohms are a different kind of measurement, though also very common. Ohms show the resistance of materials like wiring: How much they impede the flow of electrons. The reason household wiring is usually copper or aluminum is that these materials are affordable and also have lower ohms, which means low resistance/high conductivity.

By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores. 

If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.

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