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Nordeast Electric, Inc.
4.7(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Columbia Heights, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"NE Electric was the first to call me back after submitting the servicemagic request. They were actually able to schedule an appointment for the same day I made the request, which was terrific. The electrician that completed the project was very friendly, helpful, and did a quick and clean job. The prices were competitive to other bids received. I will definitely go with Nordeast Electric in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Friendly Electric, LLC
4.5(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Columbia Heights, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I called to schedule an appointment for a repair. They promptly called back and walked me through a trouble shooting step and it solved the problem. No service call or repair fee. They will be my first call for any electric issues, remodeling in the future."
Trench
New shed panel
Antique Fixture
Antique Fixture
Fuse Panel Change Out

+30

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Dependable Electric, Inc.
4.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+10 more

Serving Columbia Heights, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Customers say: Quality work

"Dependable Electric responded immediately to my call offering me several options to take care of my needs. They arrived on time and were very accommodating to all my repairs. THANK YOU!"
Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t immediately reset a tripped breaker. If you don’t know what tripped the breaker, resetting it and continuing the actions that set it off could pose a hazard. It also means your breaker will sustain greater damage if it trips again. If you know the cause of your tripped power, unplug faulty appliances or fix the issues, then reset it, and wait a few minutes before using electricity in that circuit.

There are a few signs of a faulty or failing dimmer switch. This includes your dimmer overheating or feeling warm to the touch, buzzing or clicking noises coming from the dimmer, your dimmer failing to properly dim the lights, and flickering lights. That said, these signs could signal other electrical issues. You’ll need a pro to figure out if your dimmer is the source.

People who have experienced blown fuse have occasionally tried to fix the problem by placing copper pennies in the fuse box. While they are good conductors of electricity and can seemingly “fix” the issue,  they don’t protect against short circuits or fires. Putting pennies in a fuse box is dangerous—the best solution is to call a professional electrician to fix the problem.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

A C-wire connects your thermostat to your household heating and cooling system to provide continuous 24V power. The furnace's transformer converts household electrical current into this low-voltage power to operate the HVAC system's circuitry. In most configurations, the C-wire connects to the terminals labeled "C" on both the furnace's low-voltage terminal block and the thermostat. In some cases, if a dedicated C terminal is unavailable, the C-wire can be connected to the "G" (fan) terminal at the furnace.

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