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Meyer Electric, Inc.
5.0(
21
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Josh did an excellent job of fixing some wiring problems we had. I was contacted quickly and the repair work was completed the next day. I am very satisfied with Meyer Electric and would highly recommend them for electrical work that needs to be done. Also, I found their repair costs to be very reasonable. I will definitely contact them for future electrical work."
Lighting
Undercabinet Lighting
Electrical Panels
Electrical Panels
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Starlight Electric LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Starlight Electric and they were to my house in 2 hours. Diagnosed and fixed the issues I was having within 2 hours. The price and customer service were great but most of all they were very clean which was very important to my wife. I will be calling them for another electrical needs I need in the future."
Kitchen Lighting project
Response time4 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Amplified Electric, Inc.
5.0(
11
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My problem happened early Saturday morning. I tried calling several handymen and electricians. I left a voicemail for Kyle thinking, as with the others, I have to wait until Monday. I was pleasantly surprised (read shocked) when Kyle called me and said had been here in a short time. He arrived on time and with a smile on his face. He went to work and had the problem corrected in about 10-15 minutes and his rates are more than reasonable. Call Amplified Electric, Inc. for the first-class service! Thanks, Kyle!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
651
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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+2

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Halle Electric LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Halle Electric was very professional and found an less invasive and expensive way to fix our problem. I would strongly hire this company again for any electrical issues we have in the future."
Old Equipment
New equipment
50 Amp Car Charger
New Ogilvie Bar Remodel
Old Panel

+3

Response time3 days
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Mr. Electric of St. Cloud
3.9(
18
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Serving Albany, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

"He was very helpful and polite. He work quickly. He informed me on what is going on and his willingness to keep me updated . Strongly recommend this company 😊"
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+17

Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Compared to amps, volts, and watts, ohms are a different kind of measurement, though also very common. Ohms show the resistance of materials like wiring: How much they impede the flow of electrons. The reason household wiring is usually copper or aluminum is that these materials are affordable and also have lower ohms, which means low resistance/high conductivity.

Smart light switches are designed to work with most traditional light fixtures and wiring. However, there are several compatibility factors to consider. Some smart switches require a neutral wire to function, which may not be present in older homes (typically built before 1985). If you plan to use a dimming feature, ensure your LED bulbs are specifically the dimmable type. Additionally, a stable Wi-Fi connection is necessary for remote control, though some models may use other standards like ZigBee, which would require a compatible smart home hub.

There are a few ways to reduce your electricity bills if you use window AC units to keep cool. Set the unit temperature at least 1 degree higher than it is currently to reduce costs. Keep the unit clean for it to run efficiently. You may want to hire a window AC specialist near you to inspect the unit once a year and keep it in tip-top shape.

To power the system down, simply turn it off and cut it off from its electricity. That means removing the transformer from the wall plug and taking out the battery that usually sits within the control panel itself. That will disconnect it from power and essentially reset the entire alarm system.

Switching the hot and neutral wires in an outlet or receptacle, a condition known as reverse polarity, is dangerous. While the outlet will still function and provide power, it creates a significant electrical shock hazard because anything plugged into it will remain electrified even when switched off. If you touch a conductive part of the appliance, such as the metal components of a toaster, you could receive an electric shock.

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