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Lighthouse Electrical Service
4.6(
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Serving Atlas, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I received an immediate response. Bailey came the following morning and completed the work within an hour. He was friendly and addressed all of my concerns. I am overall satisfied and would definitely utilize Lighthouse for future electrical work."
Generac Generator
Panel Upgrade
EV Maintenance
Landscape Lights
Specialized Lighting

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Master Electric
4.6(
366
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Serving Atlas, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave updated and repaired many different electrical issues that my older home had. He is very knowledgeable and professional. Have no hesitation in hiring Dave at Master Electric. Outstanding service."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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True Line Electric
5.0(
7
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Serving Atlas, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"True Line Electric is a great company. They were very personable, courteous, professional and did an excellent job. And their rates are very reasonable and they left the job site completely clean. They will be my go to for any electrical needs in the future."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Beam Electric
5.0(
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Serving Atlas, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Patrick came out after hours on. Sunday evening to help us with our electrical problem. He was true to his word. He gave us an on the spot bid explained all the possible issues and cost up front. Completed the work in a timely fashion, very thorough and double checked everything. We were very pleased with the work and the price. Would highly recommend. Patrick is now our go to guy"
Lighting upgrade
Lighting upgrade
Lighting upgrade
Lighting upgrade
Lighting upgrade

+14

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AYN Construction & Electric
4.8(
9
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Serving Atlas, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work very satisfied Great crew à ¢à  à ¦. I was very pleased with my electrical panel upgrade and with the crew à ¢à  à ¦. Very friendly"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mortech Appliance & Repair
4.6(
22
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Serving Atlas, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

Full service appliance repair and HVAC service - we service all brands of appliances! If man made it, we can fix it. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
651
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Serving Atlas, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Diagnosed the issue as electrical. Will need to get electrician in to see where the problem is between the fuse box and the dishwasher."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), GFCI outlets should be installed in wet or damp locations where they might be splashed with water or other liquids. This is to protect against ground faults, which are more common around water. Specific areas that require GFCI outlets include kitchens (especially near counters), bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and all outdoor receptacles. Depending on local electrical codes, you may need at least one GFCI outlet in these rooms, or every outlet in the area may need to be GFCI protected.

We highly recommend that you use an electrician to wire a doorbell if you don't have electrical skills. You can tackle this project on your own, but it would be best done alongside a professional to reduce all the safety risks, as working with wires can be dangerous and potentially deadly.

The number of outdoor outlets that can be on one circuit depends on the circuit's capacity and the electrical load of each outlet. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that is not shared with other outlets, and each outlet should be rated for at least 15 amps. A circuit rated for at least 20 amps is recommended. It’s important to use GFCI protection for all outdoor outlets to prevent electrical shocks. Overall, it's crucial to avoid overloading the circuit and take necessary safety precautions.

The color of your cable will help you to identify its function. In the U.S., the National Electrical Code (NEC) designates the color code for electrical cables. “Hot” cables are black, red, and blue. In cases of higher voltage lines, orange might also be used to indicate a hot cable. White or gray indicates a neutral, and green or green with a yellow stripe indicates a ground.

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

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