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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Howland, 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
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
17
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Serving Howland, 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
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
GM Electric
5.0(
22
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Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GM Electric was a great choice and we could not be happier with the work Gracen did for us. He responded quickly to our call and was friendly, professional, and did a great job getting our multiple electrical concerns handled promptly. We recommend his services to anyone looking for an honest and fairly priced electrician. We will definitely be calling him again if we need any work done in the future."
Response time2 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Bradeen Electric & Generators, Inc.
4.6(
8
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Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Once again Home Advisor has come through. Thank you for connecting me with Bardeen Electric. Very pleased with the service and they will be my permanent service technicians."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Next Gen Electrical
4.7(
33
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Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The only problem I had with NextGen was that the city came to me after the installation and said there was no electrical permit pulled for the job and that the local electric company should have opened our electrical service, not NextGen."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

Yes—if a breaker is old or damaged, it might not be able to detect power surges or electrical overload. If that happens, the breaker won’t trip. Instead, it will begin to overheat, putting your electrical system at risk of fire or total electrical failure. Circuit breakers don’t last forever, so you can proactively replace old or damaged breakers before they stop working.

In the majority of cases, you can replace an outlet with a USB outlet. USB charging receptacles install in the same spot as standard outlets and any electrician worth their salt is more than familiar with the replacement process. Additionally, it’s possible to replace yourself, but only if you have prior experience with your home’s electrical system, as it requires handling of wires.

Local building codes typically require conduit around exterior wiring. Conduit protects the wire from moisture, extreme temperatures, sun exposure, and harsh weather conditions to prolong its lifespan. When a wire is worn out, it can be dangerous as the risk of electric shock or fire increases.

Old electrical systems may have more problems than newer ones. In some cases, like if your home has aluminum wiring, it may be necessary to update your electrical system. You should also update your home’s wiring if it still has knob and tube wiring, which is considered dangerous by modern building standards. If that applies to you, get in touch with an electrical professional near you to obtain a quote.

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