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Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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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"
lightning protection
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lightning protection
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143 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 time1 day
73 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 time8 hrs
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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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Professional services ensure safe installations, reliable repairs, and compliance with codes emphasizing safety in electrical networks.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

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Burnt outlets can be caused by things such as faulty wiring, loose connections, or a circuit overload—and yes, they are extremely dangerous. If you notice your outlet is hot or has burn marks, you should shut off the power to it from the circuit breaker and immediately call an electrician.

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