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Reviewed in April 2023
Scott and team did an excellent job completing a structural modification for my condo. The had to remove and cap an existing natural fireplace. Add support beam. Rerun electrical and add lighting. Drywall and seam. They also pulled permits. Passed inspections. Worked with other HVAC, pluming...
Ascott Home Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
He did a good job and was very professional. Currently waiting for estimates on two other electrical projects in my home.
SKS Power & Light, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2020
We contacted this company over the holiday season. With it being super busy for everyone they still made it a priority to come out and help fix our electricity. Made the call to Chelsea and Marc was here within a day to help. They went above and beyond for our family and I will forever be great...
Executive Carpentry and Remodeling, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
I recommend TEC Electric due in large part to their attention to detail and the quality of their work. The only reason I'm not giving them consistent 5s is because of the 5-day delay in getting me a quote for the job. That said, they were quick to send someone to our home to assess the work that...
TEC Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
We hired All American Electric to install ceiling fans in 2 bedrooms and to install the electrical box. They were very courteous, prompt and finished the job quickly at a reasonable price. We will definitely use them again & highly recommend them.
All American Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
What are the odds of finding an electrician that is: a) local; b) honest; c) highly skilled; d) reasonably priced; e) very good with customer service? We found all of that with Radant's Electric. We bought a brand new dryer which stopped working due to a faulty 220 outlet. In spite of their busy...
Radant's Electric
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Reviewed in April 2018
First let me be clear that their technician Jim was a very nice person and the work that we asked them to do (adding a 220 plug to our barn) was done well so far as I can tell. The problem is that Jim is very social and spent a lot of time talking as well as doing work we had not asked to have...
HARPER ELECTRIC INC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Mr. Electric replaced our old electric panel including a new riser. They did a good job! Mark was our electrician, he worked cautiously, and returned for the city inspection. Ian, the owner, checked with Mark and myself throughout the two day job to makes sure all was well.
Mr. Electric of Houston-West
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Reviewed in June 2016
I will continue to use Conrad's group. They are knowledgeable on old house electrical, master plumbing (had a cracked sewer pipe in upstairs bathroom, refit furnace ductwork, and cleaned up after each job.
Handyman Today 123
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Reviewed in January 2016
First and most pleasing they set a time and date and showed up right on time. They finished the job ahead of schedule and the workmanship was top notch and very professional. They cleaned up after themselves and were professional and very courteous. <br /> I feel like I got more than I ask...
BRENTWOOD ELECTRIC
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Homeowners should avoid replacing a circuit breaker without turning it off. While you technically can replace a circuit breaker without turning off the main breaker—and professionals can and do—it’s only safe for electricians to use this process. Working with a live panel is extremely dangerous if you don’t have experience working with electricity. Always follow safety measures to avoid electrical shock.

Electrical fires are unique from other fire types because they have the potential to deliver electric shocks in addition to being on fire. Avoid serious injury from possible electrical emergency situations by avoiding the use of water, foam-based fire extinguishers, wet-chemical fire extinguishers, flour, or baking powder to put out an electrical fire.

Using too many Christmas lights can cause your circuit board to overload which can put your tree at risk of catching fire and potentially damage your home’s electrical grid.

If a light switch is off, it’s very unlikely to cause a fire. For a fire to start, the switch has to be on, activating an electrical current, and the wiring must be faulty. However, the malfunctioning light switch could cause an intermittent current to move across the electrical wire. This issue could become a fire hazard with another device connected to the wire. You should replace the bad light switch as soon as you notice it or call an electrician.

When removing an old security alarm system, you likely won't need to remove any of the wiring. Wiring can either be left in place for a replacement system or capped off for safety and pushed into the wall. If you're uncomfortable with the wiring, or if it's badly damaged, contact a professional electrician for assistance with safe removal.

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