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Casco Bay Electric, LLC
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so impressed and grateful that Casco Bay Electric sent a super nice electrician (Dave) to the house same day for a septic pump electric install. I was in a bind and they really came through! Highly recommend!!"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Payne Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike was super responsive and very helpful when picking out a new thermostat for our heated floor. The two electricians that came to the house to install the thermostat and a new chandelier were prompt, courteous, and great to work with. We will definitely be recommending Payne Electric to others and look forward to working with them again."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RGS Electric, Inc.
4.7(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - Install+13 more

Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Roy came out and took care of the electrical jobs I needed to have completed at my home. He did a great job. Great pricing and quality work. I highly recommend RGS Electric!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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IGM Electric
4.8(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+4 more

Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"IGM electric installed a breaker box at my house. They communicated everything as to how long we would be without power. Everything was done in a professional way. I would definitely recommend IGM Electric."
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Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Chris Bonney Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+6 more

Serving Scarborough, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After one of the snowstorms we had this last winter, we found ourselves without electricity. A tree had fallen across our power line, ripping the electric meter off the house and hurling it across the lawn. Perhaps it is needless to say that we felt like the helpless prey of the Universe. On the advice of a friend, we called C. B. Electric. This company proved to be fast and reliable. Their charges were reasonable. They were polite, really nice and reassuring people. They told us when they would be here, and they came when they said they would, which was only a day or two later. They immediately started a search for a replacement meter. When they got that, their work was fast and was performed with what I like to call "snappy exactitude." We absolutely could not have been better pleased. Electricians just don't get better than this."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, splicing wires can cause a fire if the splicing is done incorrectly. This is why splicing wires is a task best handled by electricians. One of the most common mistakes made when splicing wires is not using a wire connector. Without a wire connector, electricity flows unsheathed and can result in a home electrical fire.

Yes, you can use a dimmer switch with an LED fixture, but it must be a dimmer that is compatible with LEDs. Check the manufacturer’s information to ensure the dimmer works with LEDs, as not all dimmers are compatible with them. Many smart light switches accept LEDs, but be sure to read the details on the packaging.

When wiring a switch, the power typically comes into the receptacle first. The neutral wire goes straight to the outlet, while the hot wire is split. You'll need a wire nut to splice the hot wire back to one of the receptacles, but you will also tie another wire into that same wire nut and run to the switch. That way, you can control the flow of electricity to that particular receptacle by turning the switch on and off.

Just as fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, LED lights are more efficient to run than fluorescent lights. The specifics will vary from product to product, but LED lights are typically twice as efficient as equivalent fluorescent lights. A 13-watt CFL bulb can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb, but a 6- to 8-watt LED bulb can offer the same amount of brightness. Fluorescent lights offer about 50 lumens per watt, while LEDs offer about 100 lumens per watt. LED light bulbs typically last two to three times as long as CFL bulbs, too. 

Knowing if and when your circuit breaker is failing or faulty can prevent costly damage. If you notice any of the following signs, call a local electrician to help. 

  • The breaker frequently trips

  • The breaker doesn't stay in the 'on' position or reset properly

  • You hear buzzing or humming noises coming from the breaker

  • There's discoloration around the breaker switch

  • There's a burning smell or visible signs of damage on the breaker

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