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Eastern Electric, LLC
4.9(
25
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff was very prompt and always accessible and did a great job on our addition. We will always use him for our electrical needs and would give his name to any of our friends to use. He is a nice and honest person!!"
Living Room Lighting
Kitchen Lighting
Dining Room Lighting
Entry Way Lighting
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Payne Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
75
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not have been more pleased with Payne Electrical! From the scheduling to the installation, everyone I worked with was incredibly professional and made the whole process easy. I had two ceiling fans and a light fixture installed. The two electricians that came to my house were prompt and incredibly courteous, and very thorough in their work. They were also super kind about my small dog that wanted to keep barking at them... I would highly suggest this company to anyone in the metro Boston area, and will definitely be calling them for any future electrical needs!"
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ox Electric, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Could not recommend Mike at Ox Electric more highly. He was so professional and delightful to work with. He will be our new go-to electrician! Thrilled to have found him!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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IGM Electric
4.8(
30
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Serving Saco, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris is excellent! He was accommodating, did a great job with our electrical work, was polite and responsive. Iâ ll use him again and definitely recommend!"
200 Amp Service
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The main reason outlets become loose is because the contact points have started to wear down after years of use. Occasionally, poor wiring can cause heat or sparks that can damage the outlet and cause it to become loose. Either way, if your plugs slide out after being inserted into the outlet, it’s time to replace it.

Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

Most electric water heaters have a built-in shut-off switch, so you can simply turn that to the OFF position. Some water heaters have the switch inside a panel, so you might need to unscrew the panel, remove it, move aside the insulation, and then shut the water heater off. To make sure it’s off, you can also locate the switch for your water heater in your electrical panel and shut the power off there. Most electrical panels have dedicated switches for the water heater, so you can shut off the power without affecting the rest of your home.

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.

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