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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Winter Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
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Response time1 day
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
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Serving Winter Harbor, 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
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Stanley Electric
5.0(
7
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Serving Winter Harbor, 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 Winter Harbor, 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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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
630
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Serving Winter Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob went above and beyond the service I originally hired him to do. I had another problem with my computer which I created but he came to my rescue and he did not even charge me for the additional service"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, a light switch still has power even when switched off. Switches only interrupt or continue the flow of electricity into a fixture or outlet; they do not shut off the power flowing into the wire. The only way to shut off power in a light switch is to turn off the power at the circuit breaker.

Outdoor outlets should be at least 15-amp, but preferably 20-amp. The exact rating will depend on the electrical load of the devices that will be plugged into the outlet and the capacity of the circuit. It's important not to overload the circuit, which can cause safety hazards such as tripped breakers or electrical fires. In general, a circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended for outdoor outlets, while each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps.

A home electrical inspection usually takes one to two hours. Full home inspections fall on the longer side, while code compliance inspections that focus on a single repair or installation may only take a few minutes. Optional add-ons like infrared inspections can add time, but these aren’t usually included in your standard inspection.

By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores. 

If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.

If you have a garage heater that is 1,500 watts or more, it will need its own breaker. As a good rule of thumb, no appliance should exceed 1,500 watts per outlet for best outcomes. Consult a local garage heating service to determine the power needs for your outdoor or indoor space.

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