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Wolf Electric LLC
5.0(
101
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Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex was friendly, quick, and very professional. He was able to take care of my problem within 24 hours. I'll definitely be calling Wolf Electric, LLC. for my electrical needs in the future."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by2%of homeowners
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Able Electrical Services Inc
4.9(
468
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Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything about Able Electrical Services service was superb! I was in a jam, and Able Electrical Services came to the rescue. Both of the mechanics that assisted were excellent. Russell Ridgway was the primary mechanic and he was amazing! His work is superior and he exceeded my expectations every step of the way. For example, I needed electrical outlets to connect install a wet bar. He measured the wet bar and installed the outlets exactly where they were needed and ensured sufficient power was added to accommodate a kegerator and mini-frigs. I highly recommend Able Electrical Services and hope I never need to use any other electrician."
Kitchen Lighting
Modem Home
Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Kolb Electric Inc
4.2(
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Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1925

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Emergency services offered

"I was referred to Kolb Electric by my home warranty service.  There were two issues, both in the bathroom:  1.  The light fixture did not work.  I had changed the bulb but still no light.  Could not determine the issue on my own so I contacted an electrician.  2.  One of the two plugs on the outlet did not work.  The latter issue was relatively easy to resolve.  The repair person happened to have a GFI receptacle and was able to replace.  He noted that the cost was normally $30 + tax for the part but he did not charge me.  The reset had broken on the other one.   With the former issue, the technician was taking a very long time (more than 30 mins) to diagnose the problem.  His conclusion was that i needed a new fixture entirely.  The one I had was a T12 ballast fixture and he recommended a T8 ballast fixture.  I asked him to explain the rationale as well as the difference between the two.  He didn't provide a very thorough or  clear explanation, except to repeatedly say that I needed a new fixture.  In reality, what he was recommending was a new striplight--not a new fixture.  [Note:  I purchased a new T8 light strip from Amazon for a whopping $16.45.]  When I asked if he was able to make this repair, he noted that he had to contact my home warranty service to get approval.  I could not recall immediately if my home warranty covered parts, etc.  I looked through my files for a copy of the policy while he spoke with the home warranty service via phone.  He shared with me that he'd now been at my home for more than an hour, and there would be charges for subsequent time.  [Note:  He was on the phone with the home warranty company from 8:49 am - 9:20 am.]  I asked him how he'd calculated that, since it had been less than an hour, and he said that he included the time it took him to find parking.  Even now, nearly two years later as I write this, I still can't believe he actually said that.  If every repair or service person charged their customers in DC for time they search for parking, no one would ever be able to afford a repair service.  This is a major metropolitan city and you're arriving during the AM rush hour (arrived at 7:40 am).  As he spoke (allegedly) to the warranty company, presumably his dispatcher/supervisor and me, he kept changing the cost to stay--from $246 to $305 to $185 (for the fixture alone) to $270.  At this point, I decided to wrap up our interaction, and told him I'd be in touch if I needed him (which I never would).  I gave him a check for $75--the cost per the warranty company for the visit.  In the end, I never called him or Kolb back.  It took 2 more electricians to diagnose the problem (see my POSITIVE review of A Action Home Services).  In the end, it wasn't the fixture at all.  A neutral connection had to be repaired.  Once that was fixed, and a new bulb installed, ta-da:  light!  I'm being generous with my rating mostly because he did fix the plug.
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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 Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional, friendly, next day service (and on time), fair price, outstanding. I will strongly recommend Mark for your next electrical job."
Best of 2015
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Timpson Electrical & Aerial Services, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Caleb was very professional and punctual. He arrived early and took his time to troubleshoot and explain everything to me. Although we did not hire him to complete any work, we will seek him out in the future if needed. It turns out that our issue is not an electrical issue."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Benfield Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
11
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Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"The two electricians from Benfield showed up on time and were prompt and professional with their work. They kept us informed of what they were doing and the finished work looks great!"
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AMC Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony is always reliable, offers and fair prices and gets the job done right the first time. He has been my *to go* guy for anything electrical for the last 10 years."
Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J A Electric LLC.
4.9(
41
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Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, JA Electric arrived at the schedule time, kept me informed of progress during the project, cleaned up area, personally walked me through the finish job, and tested each outlet and GFI. I am very satisfied with the job and with JA Electric services"
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Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Home Systems Appliance Repair
4.9(
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Serving Whiteford, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Well he confirmed my suspicion that my dishwasher was fried by the electrician I had working on my house earlier in the week. He had 240 hooked up to a 120 circuit. He provided photos of the damage and advised that it would be more in parts and labor than it was worth. So, I got rid of dishwasher and the electrician paid for most of it (the existing unit cheap and about 10 years old, I upgraded to a top end unit and paid the difference that I thought was fair). As a side note the electrician owned up to the issue and deducted my costs from the final bill."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Light switches can last for decades when installed and maintained correctly. Improper wiring, heavy wear and tear, or too much wattage draw can cause light switch failure long before the expected end of a light switch’s life. Light switches that are hot to the touch, making a buzzing noise, or failing to work consistently should be inspected to find and repair the underlying cause.

Three-way switches are only replaceable with three-way switches. A single-pole switch won't work if you replace one or more of a pair of three-way switches. By electrical code, three-way switch configurations are necessary at the top and bottom of a staircase between residential floors.

Wiring an outlet can be done safely by someone with the proper knowledge and tools, but it can also be dangerous if not done correctly. If you're not comfortable working with electrical systems, it's best to hire a licensed electrician to do the job for you. That way, you can rest assured that your outlet will be rewired safely and quickly. 

In general, 200 amps is enough for a house with a square footage of up to 1,800, or the average three-bedroom home. A 200-amp service allows your home to warm and cool itself while running multiple appliances at once. It's a good option for homes that have been extended, or after adding new appliances. 200-amp service is the current standard for homes, so in most cases, it will work for you.

Yes, wires are still hot, even if the light switch is off. The only way to ensure the wire is no longer live and that you can work with it safely is to open your circuit breaker, locate the breaker for the outlet you’re working with, and turn off the breaker for that outlet.

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