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

Serving Caribou, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I feel so much better knowing that I have protection now after the lightning strike we got. This company was professional and before something happens to your home or property I suggest you look into hiring them your home is definitely worth more than it cost to install protection"
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Response time1 day
108 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
651
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Caribou, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great, this is a unique service, for DIY-ers. My electric dryer wouldn’t heat, so I went on line and diagnosed the problem and ordered the parts. I also watched several how to videos, but none of them matched my dryer. Finally went on Angie’s list and it matched me up with Tin Lizzee which is a chat service to help you through your repair. The technician I talked with was polite, professional, and knowledgeable. I did get stuck during the repair and they called me on my cell and talked me through what I needed to do. I know I saved a lot of money by not having an appliance repair person come to my house with the mark up on parts and labor rates per hour I believe I saved at least half of the cost, if not more from ordering on line and chatting and talking to the Tin Lizzee technician, it was $30 well spent."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door
4.2(
445
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Caribou, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is obviously nationwide and hires local contractors.  I trusted Agies List that all contractors are licensed, bonded and have background checks.  This person was a handyman and not qualified to wall mount, conceal wires, add electrical outlet.  He  spend five hours in my home, for a job that should have taken two hours and left the area in a disaster.  The TV was hung close to the ceiling, the wires were hanging down from the TV, and the receiver was sitting on top of a plaster box because the cord was too short.  He was obviously not qualified to install TV wall mounts.  I have photos.    As soon as he left, I called Best Buy Geek Squad.  They were able to come out the next day and mount the TV professionally.  I have used the geek squad in Virginia and they are highly qualified.  They charge more than this nationwide company but you get what you pay for.  I called Angies List the day after the disaster and said i did not want to rate this company but I wanted to talk to a manager. No one called me to apologize. I have cancelled my membership.  Do not use this company unless you can be assured that the local contractor is qualified and is licensed.  You should never let anyone into your home that has not had background checks.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AIO Integrations LLC
4.6(
18
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Exterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For BusinessExterior Building Lighting - Repair - For Business

Serving Caribou, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"There were many things wrong in my computer (my fault and letting grandchildren on computer) Robert was so helpful, gave me many good instructions to keep everything safe, which I have written down, feel like I have a new computer. He was so excellent and experienced, took his time and was meticulous about what needed to be done. He was a pleasure to work with and I will use this company again! Linda Disy"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Wirenuts, Inc.
0.0(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+7 more

Serving Caribou, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Frank Hilton of Wirenuts Inc. is your number one residential, commercial, and industrial electrical contractor. Our company has more than 57 years of combined experience and is AMP certified. With 24-hour emergency services, we meet all of your electrical needs. Our pride shows in all of the work we do. If you have any electrical needs, from a basic outlet to emergency generators, we've got you covered.\n\nElectrical Contracting \n \nElectrical Design\nWe do all types of electrical design and design/build. If you can think of it, we can make it a reality. With our knowledge and dedication, we guarantee your satisfaction.\n \nSystems Installed and Certified�Maintenance and Troubleshooting\nHere are just a few of the systems we install and maintain: \nCommercial electrical services design, and installation \nResidential electrical service, design, and installation \nIndustry Electrical design, services and install \nPole line installations \nHigh voltage installations \nGenerator sales, installation, and service \nFire alarm systems \nSecurity alarm systems \nClosed circuit TV \nNurse call systems (mfg. rep. CISCOR) \nPower line carrier control systems \nTelecom/data CAT systems and fiber-optics systems certified and installed\n \n

Marc Boulay EMF Services, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Caribou, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Welcome to Marc Boulay EMF Services, LLC! We are Maine's premier professional electrical company, offering the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our number one priority.\n \n\nPlease call us today to schedule your professional consultation! \n\n

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A ground wire is not required for GFCI to work. A ground is a third wire in an outlet in addition to the live and neutral wires. It serves as an escape conduit for electricity in case of a short circuit. If a ground wire is present, installers should connect it to the appropriate terminal. Otherwise, a GFCI will work fine without it.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

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.

The copper wire used in knob and tube wiring systems can last up to 100 years. However, it’s considered a dangerous and outdated wiring method because the cloth, fabric, or rubber insulation sheathing can become brittle and fall apart. Knob and tube wiring systems should be inspected if you’re considering buying a home with this type of wiring, or if you have problems with frequently tripping breakers, a sign that you may need to replace them.

The average lifespan of a home electrical system is anywhere from 30 to 70 years or more, depending on the type of system you have. Modern electrical wiring, like aluminum or copper, can last 50 to 70 years while older types may need to be replaced sooner. Additionally, circuit breakers tend to last anywhere from 30 to 40 years, while electrical outlets need to be replaced every 10 to 25 years. 

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