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High Quality Electric, LLC
5.0(
7
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Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+1 more

Serving Bucksport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed help with a redesign of an older powder room with laundry. We were switching to stackables and installing a shower beside them. High Quality Electric came up with a plan and a design, and did a great job helping us with our vision. We are very happy with the finished product, And the whole process. We highly recommend High Quality Elecyric and will definitely be hiring them again for future projects which we already have in mind. ð"
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
SLTD Electric, Inc.
3.3(
50
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairFixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+8 more

Serving Bucksport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My family has been doing business with SLTD for almost 50 years -- everything from wiring an addition, to installing a generator, to adding outlets or other minor jobs. They are the greatest!"
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Bucksport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
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Response time1 day
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+12 more

Serving Bucksport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The best electrical Company I have ever had work for me. They scheduled my appointment and kept me informed very well when they could do the job. Mike was very conscious about our house and his work area. He work very fast and fixed everyone of my problems, if you call and there is a little wait time before they can do it wait because Baker electric is worth the wait."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A standard three-prong electrical outlet typically lasts for about 15 years with normal use and should be replaced accordingly. GFCI outlets may have a longer lifespan of 15 to 25 years. While some outlets can last longer if used infrequently, they can also fail prematurely. Reasons for early failure include poor wiring, an overloaded circuit, improper grounding or installation, or loose plugs. Signs that an outlet is failing include flickering lights, overheating, a discolored or melted faceplate, plugs that fall out easily, or frequently tripping circuit breakers. It is essential to address faulty outlets promptly to avoid safety hazards, especially in homes older than 15 years.

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.

Yes, blue wires can be hot wires in the U.S. However, they are less common in residential properties than red and black hot wires. Blue wires are typically used as traveler wires in three-way and four-way switches, as well as ceiling fans. They allow fixtures to be controlled by multiple switches, like when there are switches at the top and bottom of a staircase for the same light.

There are a few reasons your lights may be on, but the rest of your electrical outlets and appliances are not working. The first is that while one circuit blew out, the lights may be on another circuit than your other electrical fixtures. Alternatively, your powerless appliances may be plugged into a GFCI outlet that was tripped and needs to be reset. If these issues aren’t responsible for the problem, you may have dead outlets or a wiring issue. Either way, you should contact an electrician to identify and fix the issue.

You can distinguish the amplitude and voltage of most outlets by looking at the shape and positioning of the holes. Other features like buttons, switches, and USB ports help identify electric outlets, too. Use labeled images, like the ones we’ve included above, to cross-reference with your outlets.

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