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Go Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam at Go Electric was awesome to work with! We wanted to add lights and outlets to our dark kitchen and living room. From start to finish Adam provided us his positive professional opinion to help match the ideas we had in mind. His can-do attitude and strong communication made him a 10/10 hire. We recommend Go Electric to any friends or family that need electrical help!"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
Rapid Electric, LLC
4.6(
161
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+2 more

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a good experience with Rapid Electric when I wanted some simple remodeling work done. The price was good, and the service was excellent."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Anchor Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+3 more

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Anchor Electric was prompt in their response to my initial contact. They explained my options for the work that needed to be done allowing me time to research the options and make decisions. The work was completed in a timely manner with no mess left behind!! In all interactions, they were courteous, respectful, efficient and friendly! I will hire Anchor Electrical for future electrical needs."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Halle Electric LLC
5.0(
15
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Hello, I am pleased to introduce Halle Electric, a family-owned electrical company newly established in the Ogilvie area, boasting 14 years of electrical expertise. We are Licensed, Bonded and Insured and our family is thrilled to have the opportunity to provide affordable electrical services to our surrounding communities. To request an estimate, please do not hesitate to contact us via call or text. We look forward to hearing from you. Our contact number is 320-245-7216.

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Starlight Electric LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+3 more

Serving Big Lake, 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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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+4 more

Serving Big Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kyle did me a big favor, and repaired all the needed electrical so my house could by ready for an appraisal. He went over the call of duty and did it in record time.I was very impressed with his professionalism and he was very fair on his price I would highly recommend him to all my friends. Thanks again Kyle!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

If half of a string of Christmas lights is out, it is likely because of a single burned-out, loose, or broken bulb within that section. Long strands of lights often contain more than one circuit, so when one bulb fails, it can cause the entire circuit (or half the strand) to go dark. To fix this, inspect the unlit section and test each bulb to ensure it is tight and functioning properly. Replacing the faulty bulb or repairing a damaged shunt will typically solve the problem.

Although homeowners can turn off a breaker, it’s vital to follow safety precautions when doing so to prevent serious and potentially fatal injuries. For instance, you want to ensure there is no water on the floor when you touch the breaker and wear protective gear such as safety glasses. Anytime you deal with anything electrical, it’s always best to be as safe as possible.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

Ultimately, the best device depends on what you’re measuring. A voltmeter only measures volts, while a multimeter measures volts, current, resistance, humidity, and possibly much more, depending on the model. If you think you’ll need to measure more than volts, consider investing in a multimeter so you have a tool that can help you with various household projects.

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