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Avenergy Electric
4.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For BusinessTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For Business

Serving Friendship, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Josh is fair and very responsive with his crew of interchangeable professionals who are prompt and professional. My project was a huge undertaking across four apartments involving exterior panel installations and a complete rewiring of the entire building. I worked with about 6 of his crew members spanning months without any meaningful complaint and would depend on them for all my future electrical endeavors. His pricing is very fair for the quality of work you get."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Generators of Maine, Inc.
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Friendship, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Generators of Maine just completed the installation of a 14kw generator with parallel transfer switches, to protect 2 separate metered panels at a rental property that I own. I didn't even know that this was possible, until Doug Sawyer suggested it. The incremental cost of protecting the additional panel with the parallel transfer switch arrangement was a fraction the cost of an additional generator and transfer switch. Throughout the job, Doug and his crew were awesome. I am a terrible snoop who enjoys technology, so I hung around just watching and learning. They didn't seem to mind my presence and were friendly and informative through out the install. Every aspect of the job was 100% top-notch. Doug also managed to under bid his nearest competitor on every component and aspect of the job, including the annual maintenance contract, which I deemed to be worth the $$$. I highly recommend Generators of Maine."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Friendship, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
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+79

Response time1 day
150 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JD electrical
New to Angi
Lightning Protection - Install or RepairPortable Generator - RepairTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install+5 more

Serving Friendship, ME and surrounding areas

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Licensed Electrician, fully insured. Trained in commercial, residential and industrial electrical work. I am a certified in solar installation for home or business. I take pride in my work and strive to do the job correctly and 100% by the NEC code. My focus is to perform work right the first time and install everything to make my customers happy with it. I will verify that my customers approve of the course of work that will be completed to satisfy them.

Cushnoc Electric
5.0(
5
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+8 more

Serving Friendship, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contacted Cushnoc regarding getting an estimate for wiring a generator. Alex responded to my request that day. He scheduled a time and date for a review of our work needed. Within a couple of days he responded and provided a written estimate along with a date and time to do the job. Excellent customer service! Alex arrived on the date and time to complete the work. Very neat/clean job. Alex is a knowledgeable professional with excellent communication skills. This contractor should be at the top of anyone list requiring electrical work."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, it’s extremely dangerous to cap off live electrical wires. Working with live wires puts you at serious risk of electric shock, which can cause injury or even be fatal. Whenever you need to cap off electrical wires or complete any electrical work in general, it’s essential to shut the power off at the breaker before you begin.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

Smart light switches are designed to work with most traditional light fixtures and wiring. However, there are several compatibility factors to consider. Some smart switches require a neutral wire to function, which may not be present in older homes (typically built before 1985). If you plan to use a dimming feature, ensure your LED bulbs are specifically the dimmable type. Additionally, a stable Wi-Fi connection is necessary for remote control, though some models may use other standards like ZigBee, which would require a compatible smart home hub.

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