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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Penobscot, 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
124 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 Penobscot, 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
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Bradeen Electric & Generators, Inc.
4.6(
8
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Serving Penobscot, 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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Stanley Electric
5.0(
7
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Serving Penobscot, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Stanley Electric delivers precision electrical work with small town reliability and big league expertise. Based on Mount Desert Island we proudly serve Hancock County and Downeast Maine with licensed insured and highly skilled electricians. From high end custom homes to critical service calls we handle everything from heat pumps, panel upgrades and whole home wiring to EV chargers lighting design and generator installs. Known for showing up when we say we will and doing the job right the first time we bring clarity care and craftsmanship to every project. Whether you are building new upgrading old or troubleshooting the unexpected we are the team to call. Trust Stanley Electric to keep your home or business powered safely and efficiently.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Next Gen Electrical
4.7(
33
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Serving Penobscot, 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

A GFCI outlet can be 15A or 20A. The average American home power outlet is 15A.

You may be able to spot common electrical dangers yourself, but it’s best to hire an electrician to diagnose and fix the issue. For example, you may be able to DIY small electrical fixes, like replacing an electrical outlet, but major electric repairs or replacements should be left to a professional electrician.

Hiring a professional electrician to wire a house costs anywhere from $1,500 to $10,000 or more depending on the size and complexity of the project. Most professional electricians charge $50 to $100 per hour. While the extra expense is significant, it’s worth it to ensure the safety of your home’s electrical system. 

That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don’t need additional GFCI outlets on that breaker.

However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren’t sure.

Smart light switches are designed to be compatible with most lights and traditional home wiring, but there are several key factors to check. First, verify your home's wiring, as some smart switches require a neutral wire to operate, which may not be present in older houses (often built before 1985). Always check the wiring requirements for the specific model you choose. Second, consider your light bulbs; while smart switches work with almost any light, using a dimming feature requires dimmable bulbs, such as dimmable LEDs. Finally, ensure you have the necessary network connection. Most smart switches need a Wi-Fi connection for remote control, but some older models might use other standards like ZigBee, which would require a compatible hub.

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